The 2 Best Landmarks in Johannesburg
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Soweto's decommissioned power station cooling towers, painted with giant murals and turned into a vertical adventure park — the 100m bungee between the towers (R630) is the signature Joburg adrenaline hit. Even if you don't jump, they're the township's most photographed landmark. Note the odd hours: Thursday afternoons and Friday to Sunday only, first come, first served.
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The 223m Carlton Centre was Africa's tallest building for 46 years, and its 50th-floor Top of Africa deck gives an unmatched 360° view of Joburg for about R30. Honest caveat: the mall below is faded, the CBD location demands street smarts, and the deck's operations have been erratic over the years — go with a tour or confirm it's open that day.
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