Tintenpalast Travel Guide: Top Sights in Namibia, Tours & Travel

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Tintenpalast- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Namibia; 5 Reviews

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Tintenpalast, originally the administrative headquarters of German South West Africa, now serves as the Namibian parliament building. Its name, meaning "Ink Palace," pays tribute to the extensive paperwork that once characterized the bureaucracy of governance. The building is notable for its use of indigenous materials in its construction. The surrounding gardens, established in the 1930s, feature an olive grove and a bowling green, providing a peaceful setting. At the front of the building stands a bronze statue of Hosea Kutako, the Herero chief, who is celebrated for his strong resistance to South African rule and stands as the first post-independence monument in Namibia.

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Reviews of Tintenpalast

EXPLORING NAMIBIA TV

5
Reviewed: 2021-10-25

Vintage colonial architecture. Tintenpalast - German for "Palace of Ink", nickname given to Parliament that sits far from ordinary people on the top of the hill.
John deVil

3
Reviewed: 2019-02-03

The former German administrative building, "Tintenpalast" ("palace of ink") was built in 1913 at the cost of 414 888.84 Mark. In 1931 the Municipality of Windhoek undertook the laying out of the gardens in front of the building. During 1932 some 300 Olive trees were planted. These days the gardens are poorly maintained and a certainly not what they used to be. They are nevertheless still worth a visit.
MULTIFACETED

4
Reviewed: 2018-08-14

It have one of the best view of the city, surely and the surrounding is great. It is popular with tourist. Built during the German colonialisation of the country. Apart from being a colonialist construct, it is a beauty.
P. Diekmann

5
Reviewed: 2017-11-23

The Tintenpalast is the Parliarment of Namibia, the National Council and the National assembly are here. The Building ready to move in in 1913. It is also quite easy to find because it is next to the Christus Church near the Robert Mugabe Avenue. Also there is a big garden around the Tintenpalast which is quite nice.
Jörn Selle

4
Reviewed: 2017-09-09

The gardens are great for picnics and a quiet stroll. unfortunately the drought has effected some areas. The Tinten Palast is where the Namibian Parliament is held, so access to the inside of the building is restricted. You can still view the layout of the gardens from the top of the stairs