Gandhi Square Travel Guide: Top Sights in South africa, Tours &

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Gandhi Square- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Modern Urban; South Africa; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 4 hours

Gandhi Square, nestled in Johannesburg's Central Business District, merges historical significance with vibrant urban life. Originally the site of the city's first courthouse in 1900, it has evolved into a bustling center of commerce and leisure. The square's revitalization has turned it into a dynamic retail hub, drawing both locals and tourists with its mix of street cafes, restaurants, bars, and shops. Renamed in 1999 to honor Mahatma Gandhi's early legal career in Johannesburg, the square features a distinctive statue of Gandhi in his legal attire. Surrounded by high-rise offices and well-connected by Metrobus, Gautrain Bus, and taxis, the precinct is a focal point of urban renewal. Nearby, the Fox Street mall and the updated Main Street enhance the area's appeal. The Carlton Centre, once Africa's tallest building, offers panoramic views from its 50th floor, adding to the square's prominence as a must-visit destination.

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Reviews of Gandhi Square

Mustafa Arikan

3
Reviewed: 2024-06-01

I mean it is a big square and there is really nothing much special about. It is only nice stop on with city seeing bus tour.
Wonder Miya

5
Reviewed: 2024-02-16

Great place no lies. With our view from the office 🫶🏽😁
Mohammed Abubakar

4
Reviewed: 2023-10-15

Situated in the heart of the Central Business District of Johannesburg, Gandhi Square Precinct is both a popular tourist attraction and a busy urban hub of commercial and retail activity. The revamp of Gandhi Square was a catalyst for renewed retail interest in this area of Johannesburg and today, with 24 hour security, the square is surrounded by banks, street cafes, restaurants, bars, shops and other unique offerings.
Darlington “Tony” Mukena

4
Reviewed: 2022-03-16

Nice commercial and transit hub. Couple of spots to sit down while you wait for your bus and have a meal or visit one of the restaurants and fast food places overlooking the square. Seemed well guarded so I felt pretty safe with guards pretty much all around. You might get the occasional person asking for some money or some of your food (I got 2 people in the hour I spent there). If I could have my way, it would be lovely if the square could have some street food stands!
Richard Links

4
Reviewed: 2021-10-24

I enjoyed being here today. Reminiscent of the older days when I used to transit between buses. This place has developed quite well over the years. The presence of newer businesses, retail stores, banks, fast food and sit in restaurants, clubs nearby and chill area spots makes this places a convenient are to be in. With all this new developments, it has maintained its standard of cleanliness. There are public restrooms in the vicinity and a bus ticket office booth. ATMs are on site too. This place is close to many residential buildings and Carlton Centre is in walking distance.