Constitution Hill · Johannesburg, South Africa · Trailwind

LandmarkConstitution HillJohannesburg, South AfricaBuilt on the site of a former prison that once held Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi, this precinct now houses South Africa's Constitutional Court,…

Set in: Johannesburg, South Africa

Currency: ZAR

Language: Zulu

Timezone: UTC+02:00

Know before you go

Guided tours through the old Number Four prison and Women's Gaol are the best way to understand the site's history.

The Constitutional Court is a working court — check ahead if you want to sit in on a session.

Combine with a walk through nearby Braamfontein for cafes and street art afterward.

Pairs well with

Gold Reef City, 4 mi away

Apartheid Museum, 4 mi away

Nelson Mandela Square, 6 mi away

Cradle of Humankind, 27 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhere is Constitution Hill?Constitution Hill is in Johannesburg, South Africa.What is Constitution Hill known for?Built on the site of a former prison that once held Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi, this precinct now houses South Africa's Constitutional Court, its facade inscribed with the word "human dignity" in the country's eleven official languages.Keep exploring

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