Nelson Mandela Square · Trailwind

LandmarkJohannesburg, South AfricaThis upscale Sandton plaza is anchored by a six-meter bronze statue of Nelson Mandela and ringed by shopping, dining, and hotels in one of…

Set in: Johannesburg, South Africa

Currency: ZAR

Language: Zulu

Timezone: UTC+02:00

Know before you go

Best visited in late afternoon when the square's restaurants and cafes fill up and the light is good for photos of the statue.

It connects directly to Sandton City mall for shopping and the Gautrain station for easy transit.

Free walking tours of Sandton sometimes start here — check locally for schedules.

Pairs well with

Constitution Hill, 6 mi away

Gold Reef City, 10 mi away

Apartheid Museum, 10 mi away

Cradle of Humankind, 24 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhere is Nelson Mandela Square?Nelson Mandela Square is in Johannesburg, South Africa.What is Nelson Mandela Square known for?This upscale Sandton plaza is anchored by a six-meter bronze statue of Nelson Mandela and ringed by shopping, dining, and hotels in one of Johannesburg's most polished districts.Keep exploring

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