Johannesburg is a relatively young city with a complicated past that began with colonialism, followed by apartheid before liberation in the early 1990s. In recent years, though, the charming metropolis of contradictions has re-established itself as a destination for the historically inclined, creatively driven, and culinary curious.
From the arts district of Rosebank to the buzzing nightlife in the once no-go area of Soweto, Johannesburg has seen a surge in café culture, galleries, and cool hangout spaces to enjoy music and dance. Wander through its changing neighbourhoods, where barbecue shops hide behind graffiti and stories of its turbulent past are echoed in prison brick walls.
