Fourth Raadsaal
The Fourth Raadsaal, one of the city's most stunning structures, is located across from the Court of Appeal. Visitors to Bloemfontein's Fourth Raadsaal are enthralled by the Fourth Raadsaal's stunning example of contemporary architecture. Its construction had started in 1890 when then-President F. W. Reitz put its foundation stone, making it the most beautiful structure in this city. The construction of this red-brick structure was finished in 1893. That is still applicable today. It is advised that the travelers add Fourth Raadsaal to their schedule.
Before Bloemfontein was occupied by British forces in March 1900, this was the location of the last meeting of the Orange Free State's Parliament, a historic Boer republic. The Free State's Provincial Council presently meets there as its headquarters. A memorial commemorating Christiaan de Wet, a general in the Boer War, lies in front of the structure and was created by Coert Steynberg. The Bloemfontein City Hall, which is a block away to the west, was created by Sir Gordon Leithe in 1935 and features intarsia work made of Burmese wood and Italian marble.
Fourth Raadsaal displays the affluence and upbeat attitude that the people of the Free state once possessed. The provincial Free State legislature still uses it now. This is one of the best places to visit in Bloemfontein.
Address: 10 President Brand St, Bloemfontein Central, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa
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Rating: 4.5/5.0, 4 Tripadvisor reviews
Website: www.artefacts.co.za
