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Parktown is a wealthy suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa, and is the first suburb north of the inner city (both chronologically and geographically). It is affectionately known as one of the Parks, others including Parkview, Parkwood, Westcliff, Parktown North, Parkhurst and Forest Town.
- 3.79 km² (1.46 sq mi)
- City of Johannesburg
Top ways to experience Parktown and nearby attractions. Unique street food tour from at least 6 different cultures! Parktown, and the beginning of Jan Smuts is where colonial Johannesburg started at the end of the 19th century, when the British designed this part of Johannesburg, starting in Parktown West, going all the way to Westcliff.
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- What hotels are near Parktown?Hotels near Parktown: (0.71 mi) Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg (0.38 mi) Holiday Inn Johannesburg Sunnyside Park, an IHG Hotel (1.2...
- What restaurants are near Parktown?Restaurants near Parktown: (0.25 mi) Coobs (2.17 mi) The Grillhouse Rosebank (0.67 mi) Flames (0.54 mi) Blind Tiger (0.60 mi) Xai-Xai Lounge View a...
- What attractions are near Parktown?Attractions near Parktown: (0.18 mi) Matis Institute Rosebank (0.42 mi) Mystery Ghost Bus Tour (0.61 mi) The Wilds Nature Reserve (0.82 mi) South A...
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Parktown is a wealthy suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa, and is the first suburb north of the inner city (both chronologically and geographically). It is affectionately known as one of the Parks, others including Parkview, Parkwood, Westcliff, Parktown North, Parkhurst and Forest Town.
Parktown is a wealthy suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa, and is the first suburb north of the inner city. It is affectionately known as one of the Parks, others including Parkview, Parkwood, Westcliff, Parktown North, Parkhurst and Forest Town. Map.
Parktown. 37 reviews. #58 of 193 things to do in Johannesburg. Neighbourhoods. Write a review. About. Rich with architectural heritage hearkening back to the early mining days, Parktown is one of the oldest Johannesburg suburbs. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing. Tours & experiences.
The first of the suburbs north of the inner-city, Parktown, was established in the 1890s and was home to many of Joburg’s Randlords. The expansion of the M1 and Parktown’s densification destoryed many of the mansions but the ones still standing let you learn about Joburg's history and the people who played a role in shaping it.
