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- Destinations
- Africa
- South Africa
- Durban
- Francis Farewell Square
Francis Farewell Square
This historic square in the middle of Durban is the spot where
the city originated as a tiny settlement of itinerant traders and
hunters in the early 19th century. It is named for Henry Francis
Flynn, one of the prominent inhabitants of the time. Around the
square are some interesting sights, particularly the 1910 City Hall
on the south side, which is an exact replica of the City Hall of
Belfast, Ireland. On the first floor of the City Hall is the
Natural Science Museum with an interesting insect section; on the
second floor is the renowned Durban Art Gallery. Various musical,
song and dance performances are held on the City Hall steps every
Wednesday at 1pm. Alongside the City Hall is Durban's local history
museum housed in the Old Court House, which was the first public
building ever erected in Durban, in 1866. The Square is easily
accessible by bus or taxi, and is a great place to take photos, but
be careful with expensive cameras as the city centre is rife with
pickpockets.
Information & Facts
Language
South Africa has 11 official languages, including
Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu and Sotho. English is widely
spoken.
Money
South Africa's currency is the Rand (ZAR), which is divided into
100 cents. Money can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and
the larger hotels. ATMs are widely available (there is a daily
limit for cash withdrawals) and major international credit cards
are widely accepted, except in petrol stations where cash is
required. Visitors should be vigilant when drawing cash from ATMs,
as con artists are known to operate there. Travellers cheques and
some foreign currencies are accepted at larger hotels and shops,
but commission is charged, otherwise all commercial banks will
exchange them.
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