Burgers Park
Burgers Park is a park located in the center of Pretoria, South Africa.
Founded in the 1870s as a botanical garden, it covers four acres and has been declared a South African National Monument. It is named for Thomas François Burgers, fourth president of the South African Republic. A statue of President Burgers stands in the park. There is also a statue to the South African Scottish Regiment of the Second World War.
| Burgers Park | |
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 Statue of Thomas François Burgers in the grounds of the park. | |
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| Type | Botanical |
| Location | Pretoria, Gauteng |
| Area | 4 acres (1.6 ha) |
| Opened | 1870s |
| Owned by | City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality |
References
External links
- (in English) Parks in Tshwane
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