Pretoria is the administrative capital of the Republic of South Africa. It is home to some of the most imposing and impressive public buildings in the country. I was very glad to decide to take a half day tour to this beautiful city to see the must-see sites like Church Square and the Union Buildings. We also drove through many interesting neighbourhoods and the embassy areas. I personally find some parallels between Pretoria and Edmonton (my home). Both are capitals and there are quite a few uninspiring modern constructions. ... (more)