Places of Interest

The Old Durban Railway Station, now Tourist Junction is close to The Riverside Hotel The old Durban Railway Station building was completed in 1892; it’s a Victorian Style railway station. Near this historical landmark you’ll find the St Paul’s Church and across the road is the Durban Post Office. As a destination for tourists, you’ll…

Durban Central Post Office is near to The Riverside Hotel This was the first town hall; the foundation stone was laid in 1883 and it was used as the Town Hall from 1885 to 1910 when the new Durban Town Hall, just across the road, came into use. There’s a plaque on the wall stating

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

Emmanuel 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

Vasco 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,

Durban 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

KwaMuhle 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

Port 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

Durban 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

Durban 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