The Temple of Understanding is near to The Riverside Hotel in Durban The Temple of Understanding is one of the major tourist attractions in Durban. The Hare Krishna temple, known as the Sri Sri Radhanath Temple of Understanding, is found in the largely Indian area of Chatsworth roughly 20 kilometres south of the city of…
Read MoreEmmanuel Cathedral is close to The Riverside Hotel in Durban The Emmanuel Cathedral, a Roman Catholic Cathedral, is in Durban’s City Centre, on the corner of Cathedral Road and Denis Hurley Street. It is noticeable when driving on the N3 flyover into Durban. It was built to replace St Joseph’s Church, which was used by…
Read MoreVasco da Gama Memorial is close to The Riverside Hotel in Durban The Vasco Gama Memorial stands in the heart of Margret Mncandi Avenue (formerly known as the Victoria Embankment). This ironwork monument was presented by the Portuguese government to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Vasco da Gama’s first sighting of the land he named Natal,…
Read MoreDurban City Hall is close to The Riverside Hotel Buildings like the Durban City Hall are integral parts of preserving this history and exploring the depth and breadth of the South Africa of today. The City Hall was completed in 1910, when the original building (subsequently converted to the main post office) had become too…
Read MoreKwaMuhle Museum is near to The Riverside Hotel On approaching KwaMuhle Museum one is immediately struck by the elegance of the arch-lined veranda and large sturdy copper-covered entrance doors. This building, once the headquarters of the City’s infamous Native Administration Department and the center of Durban’s harsh system of labour control, has been transformed into…
Read MorePort Natal Maritime Museum is close to The Riverside Hotel Backed by a panoramic view of Durban Harbour, the Port Natal Maritime Museum offers an insight into the influence of maritime culture on local life while also reflecting on the rigours and romance of lives lived at sea. Amazing voyages, dramatic tales and old yet…
Read MoreDurban Holocaust Centre is close to The Riverside Hotel The Durban Holocaust Centre was opened on March 9 2008. The Durban Holocaust Centre campus is a welcome retreat, offering a peaceful atmosphere in the bustling city beachfront area. Everyone is welcome. Home to a permanent exhibition which serves as an informative memorial to those who…
Read MoreDurban Natural Science Museum is close to The Riverside Hotel The Durban Natural Science Museum is one of the smallest of South Africa’s science museums and is the only one of its kind funded by a local authority – the eThekwini Municipality. It opens to the public 363 days a year. It is one of…
Read MoreThe Old Fort is close to The Riverside Hotel Durban EThekwini, more commonly known as Durban, is the capital city of the province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, and has a host of incredible sites to explore and things to do. In addition to its commercial and cultural value, it is also a place with…
Read MoreThe Old Court House is close to The Riverside Hotel Durban The Old Court House Museum is the oldest public building in the central business district, and has a rich and chequered past. The building was loop-holed during the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879, it bore witness to both the South African Wars and the Bambatha…
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