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Places to Stay in Winburg, Free State, South Africa
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Places to Stay in Winburg, Free State

Farm accommodation at its best. Totally renovated, 3-star guest house. Offering 5 rooms, 3 bathrooms, fully-equipped kitchen, braai area and a bar for guests use. Safe covered parking. Only 3km from the N1. Bird-watching and game-viewing. Pet friendly.

Geography

The Free State town of Winburg is close to the junction of the N1 and N5 national roads and is about 105km northeast of Bloemfontein.

History

The town has its origins in the migration of the Voortrekkers and was founded in 1841 on the farm Waaifontein. Although the origin of the name is disputed, most believe that Winburg was named in honour of the Voortrekker victory over Mzilikhazi's Ndebele on 17 January 1837. It became the capital of the unofficial Boer state, but by the time it had become a municipality in 1872, Bloemfontein had taken over as capital city. Today Winburg is a mixed farming town and important railway link.

Arts and Culture

Winburg has a rich historical and cultural heritage and is home to many historical buildings and monuments. Some of these buildings include the Dutch Reformed Church built in 1917, the Fords Hotel whose dining hall was used by the Voortrekkers and the Voortrekker Monument. In the grounds of the monument visitors can peruse the MT Steyn Museum. It was originally the home of former president Steyn before being converted into the museum. At the beautifully landscaped and manicured Garden of Remembrance the Voortrekkers are commemorated. The stone huts near the town are a gentle reminder of the culture that existed around these parts long before the Voortrekkers arrived.

Science

The Willem Pretorius Game Reserve is north down the N1 towards Ventersburg.

Did You Know

The town of Winburg is the oldest town in the Free State.

Free State Towns
Bethlehem
Bethulie
Bloemfontein
Bothaville
Caledonspoort
Clarens
Drakensberg
Edenburg
Ficksburg
Fouriesburg
Frankfort
Gariep Dam
Golden Gate Highlands
Harrismith
Heilbron
Kroonstad
Ladybrand
Parys
Petrus Steyn
Philippolis
Rosendal
Sasolburg
Smithfield
Springfontein
Thaba Nchu
Ventersburg
Warden
Welkom
Wepener
Winburg
Witsieshoek
Zastron
Winburg Links
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