{"product_id":"south-africa-johannesburg-constitution-hill-human-rights-precinct","title":"Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou visit Constitution Hill to walk through a former Johannesburg prison that held Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, and thousands of others during apartheid. The site now houses South Africa's Constitutional Court, the country's highest judicial body. Guided tours take you through the Women's Jail, the Old Fort (reserved for white prisoners), and Number Four (for prisoners of colour), where you can see the cells and read the graffiti left by inmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Constitutional Court building incorporates bricks from the demolished Awaiting Trial Block. Its design follows the concept of lekgotla, a traditional African court held under a tree. The court chamber is open to visitors when not in session.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTours range from one-hour highlights to two-hour full visits, with special options like night tours and a Walk with Madiba tour tracing Mandela's steps. The Flame of Democracy, lit by Mandela in 2011, stands at the entrance. Secure parking is available off Joubert Street, and the City Sightseeing bus stops here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe precinct also hosts events and has a restaurant in the Old Fort. It became part of the Nelson Mandela Legacy Sites recognised by UNESCO.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"South Africa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51932170780892,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/8256\/8156\/files\/constitution-hill-human-rights-precinct-heritage-museum-braamfontein-johannesburg-south-africa-01.webp?v=1783187372","url":"https:\/\/murmurgo.com\/products\/south-africa-johannesburg-constitution-hill-human-rights-precinct","provider":"Murmurgo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}