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Windhoek City, Namibia

The small, Germanic capital of the country, Windhoek is an attractive city

situated in the Central Highlands and surrounded by hills and mountains,

occupying the geographical and economic heart of Namibia.

The city centre is characterised by historic German colonial architecture and

imposing modern structures. Dominating the skyline is the striking German

Lutheran church, Christuskirche, a mixture of Art Nouveau and neo-Gothic

design, and the Titenpalast, or ‘Ink Palace’, the parliament building from

where the sparsely populated country is governed. The railway station is a

Cape Dutch edifice dating back to 1912 and Independence Avenue is a

pleasant tree-lined place with fountains and walkways providing a relaxing

ambience among the modern buildings of the central business district. The

women of the Herero tribe, cattle herders of the region, are very distinctive

with their voluminous Victorian-style dresses and colourful headgear.

The German influence is not only apparent in the architecture and colonial

style buildings, but is evident in the food and locally brewed beer. Polony and

sauerkraut are available on the menu among local dishes, includingseafood

from the west coast and venison or game steaks from the hinterland.

Source: wordtravels.com

Things To Do in Windhoek

Cheetah Conservation Fund, Windhoek
This center is dedicated to maintaining cheetahs in the wild and educating the public.
Attraction type: Nature reserve; Educational site

Harnas Wildlife Foundation, Windhoek
Wildlife sanctuary offering eco-tourism.
Attraction type: Nature reserve; Wildlife park

Shongololo Dune Express, Windhoek
A 14-day resort-train tour.
Attraction type: Scenic railroad

Christuskirche, Windhoek
Attraction type: Architectural building; Religious site

NamibRand Nature Reserve, Windhoek
This reserve represents all facets of diverse desert landscapes.
Attraction type: Nature reserve

Source: tripadvisor.com

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