The Union Buildings, Pretoria

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The Union Buildings, Pretoria

The Union Buildings is the official government of South Africa and also the office of the President's house in South Africa. Grand Union building that sits in Meintjies KOP and the city of Pretoria. One characteristic of The Union Buildings is a building that was built from sand and light, designed by architect Sir Herbert Baker in the English monumental style has aged and has a length of more than 275 m and has a luxurious feel with a half-round shape, with two wings on the sides. This serves to represent the unity of the previously divided people. East and west wings represent the two languages, namely English and Afrikaans. Union Buildings that are considered by many to be the major achievement of the architect and architectural masterpiece South Africa. The first stone was placed in November 1910. Require more than 1265 workers during the 3 years to build, the structure was completed in 1913.

Especially prominent around the terraced gardens of the Union specifically planted with native plants and 9 000 seat amphitheater. In a variety of reasons are monuments and statues. Union Buildings and a spectacular garden is a "must see" when visiting Pretoria.