Things to see in Windhoek
Windhoek is the capital of Namibia, with an urban population of about 268 thousand. Below are 16 notable places within about 4 km of the centre, ranked by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia.
1Christ Church, Windhoek Place of worship
The Christ Church is a historic landmark and Lutheran church in Windhoek, Namibia, belonging to the German-speaking Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia.
2Alte Feste Museum
The Alte Feste is a fortress and museum in downtown Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. It is situated in Robert Mugabe Avenue, next to the Independence Memorial Museum.
3Reiterdenkmal, Windhoek History
The Equestrian Monument, more commonly known under its German original name Reiterdenkmal and the name Südwester Reiter (Rider of South West), was a monument in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia.
4St. Mary's Cathedral, Windhoek Place of worship
St. Mary's Cathedral, known as St. Marien Kathedrale in German, is a Roman Catholic church in Windhoek, Namibia.
5Independence Memorial Museum Museum
The Independence Memorial Museum is a history museum in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. It focuses on the anti-colonial resistance and the national liberation movement of Namibia.
6Schwerinsburg History
Schwerinsburg ('Schwerin's castle') is the biggest of three castles in Windhoek, Namibia. Today it is the private residence of the Italian ambassador in Namibia.
7Sanderburg History
Sanderburg (Sander's castle) is the smallest of three castles in Windhoek, Namibia. It was built between 1917 and 1919 by architect Wilhelm Sander who designed it as his own place of residence.
8Heinitzburg History
Heinitzburg (originally Heynitzburg, Heinitz' castle) is one of the three castles in Windhoek, Namibia. It was built in 1914 by architect Wilhelm Sander.
9Parliament Gardens Park
The Parliament Gardens is a small park in downtown Windhoek, Namibia. It is located between the Tintenpalast (Namibia's Parliament building) and the Christuskirche.
10National Museum of Namibia Museum
The National Museum of Namibia is a historical and zoological museum in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. It is governed by the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture of the Namibian government.
11St George's Cathedral, Windhoek Place of worship
St George's Cathedral is an Anglican church in Windhoek, Namibia. The current incumbent is Hugh Prentice.
12National Art Gallery of Namibia Art
The National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN) is a state-owned art gallery situated in Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia. It was founded in 1990.
13Wernhil Park Mall Shopping
The Wernhil Shopping Centre formerly known as Wernhil Park Mall is a mall in Windhoek's central business district. It is named after the first names of Werner and Hildegard List, the then-senior stockholders of the Ohlthaver & List group of companies who owns the facility.
14Windhoek Islamic Center Place of worship
The Windhoek Islamic Center or Soweto Islamic Centre is a mosque in Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia.
15Trans-Namib Railroad Museum Museum
Trans-Namib Railroad Museum is a museum in Windhoek. It is located in Windhoek Railway Station's building, and was established on 1 July 1993.
16National Earth Science Museum of Namibia Museum
The National Earth Science Museum (also known as the Geological Survey Museum) in Windhoek is Namibia's central geological museum. It is maintained by the State Geological Survey of Namibia under the Ministry of Mines and Energy.
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