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The Voortrekker Monument dominates the skyline of Pretoria and commemorates the early pioneering days of the country. It was designed by renowned South African architect Gerard Moerdijk to commemorate the Great Trek of 1838 when around 15 000 pioneers (known colloquially as Voortrekkers) of mainly Dutch, French and German descent left the Cape by ox-wagon to move into the interior of the country in search of independence and freedom from colonial rule. The foundation stone was laid on 16 December 1938.
Facilities on site include the Heritage Centre Museum, art gallery and Fort Schanskop. Horse and ox wagon rides can also be undertaken in the surrounding nature reserve.
Address: Eeufees Road (M7), Tshwane
Tel: + 27 (0)12 326 6770
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