Carlton Center represents the new era of economic development in Johannesburg. It is the tallest building, located in the business district. A popular tourist attraction, visitors can easily reach the nearby hotel of the same name and visit the shopping center located on the first floor.

Ansteys Tower, dating back to 1937, is now considered an historical monument. This impressive Art Deco structure was Africa’s tallest building for a long time and also home to famed playwright and theater director Cecil Williams.

Johannesburg Art Gallery is located in Joubert Park. It contains exhibitions of well-known artists such as Picasso, Rodin, H. Moore and Batisse. Usually the gallery is quite crowded due to the amount of important works it houses. The building was designed by Edwin Lutyens and opened in 1915. Today it is considered one of the city’s national monuments.

The Johannesburg Fort was originally built according to the design of German soldier Colonel A.H. Schiel in order to maintain peace in the early mining days of the city and was eventually used as a penal institution. This national monument later served as South Africa’s Constitutional Court.

Telkom Joburg Tower was constructed for Johannesburg’s largest telecommunications company. Due to its height, this structure stands out amongst other buildings in the central business district.

Ponte City is a cylindrical construction, built in 1975, and is Africa’s tallest residential skyscraper. In the 90s, this impressive 54-story tower became the site of crime and gang activity which caused the building to deteriorate in condition. Over the years, efforts have been made to revitalize the structure, with future plans to continue the restoration.

Johannesburg Stadium is one of Johannesburg’s greatest sports complexes. It holds a capacity of 37,500 and will be a venue for the 2010 World Cup. Many festivals, cultural and art events are held here as well.

Bertram's Mosque is attended by the Bertrams/Bez Valley Muslim community. This stunning design, by architect Haroon Joosub, contains a large floor area with blue carpet for worship and Arabic calligraphic inscriptions adorning the ceiling and murals.