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Place

Constitution Hill

Culture / history

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

A former prison complex and the home of South Africa's Constitutional Court.

Firsthand material by Liv Kenya

Why go

Why visit this place?

The precinct connects difficult histories of incarceration with the country's constitutional story.

When you arrive

What to expect

A real stop on the documented overland sequence; facilities and access may change.

Local knowledge

Local tip

Use the official visitor center for current tours, hours, and admission.

Visiting

Getting there

Follow current official directions and locally posted access guidance.

Best time: Confirm weather, operating hours, and access conditions before travel.

Journey

How to reach Constitution Hill

Begin with a practical starting point, then follow the route and local knowledge that lead to this Place.

A detailed public Journey to this Place has not been added yet. The visiting notes below may still help with planning.

Where is it?

Exact location

Further viewing

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Featured video

Johannesburg from Pretoria | Episode 10

Video by Liv Kenya

The Gautrain-linked day in Johannesburg includes Constitution Hill and Rosebank.

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