The cities hosting The Parties

HolidayCheck discover all the cities that will host the World Cup.

Johannesburg

Jo'burg, as they call colloquially Johannesburg, South Africa, is the fourth African economy and one of the 40 largest metropolitan areas in the world. It is 1723 meters above sea level. Maybe that's why we mistakenly believe that is the capital of South Africa but it is not. It will play games in two stadiums: Soccer City and Ellis Park Stadium. The first is the World's largest stadium and the eighth largest in the world with a capacity of 94,700 spectators. It will place the two most important events: the opening match and final of 11 July.

Cape Town

It is the legislative capital of South Africa and tourist city. The landscape combines sea and mountains. From the Table Mountain or "Table Mountain" can admire a 360 ° panorama over the city, and in the Long Street to enjoy the lively nightlife of South Africa. Their stadium, Green Point, is an architectural masterpiece that has cost 605 million dollars. Also known as "African Renaissance Stadium", his works are over a year late.

Durban

Its port is the largest in Africa, hosting the largest container terminal in the southern hemisphere that employs more than 100,000 people. It is a cosmopolitan and thriving along the Indian Ocean by the United Nations awarded as Best Managed City? Africa. With a 4-km coastline of beaches, the most visited is the Shaka Marine World, one of the most famous water parks in the world with dolphin and an aquarium built into a sunken ship. This summer another popular will: the Moses Mabhida Stadium, with a modern roof that covers all the steps but leaves open the field.

Rustenburg

In Afrikaans the name means literally "town of rest." Perhaps because it is located in the heart of the bush at the foot of Mount Megaliesberg. Its main economic engine is the extraction of platinum mines. In fact Rustenburg is the leading world producer of this mineral. The Spanish team and played a game against South Africa in the Royal Bafokeng stadium for 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup. Previously used for rugby competitions. And it has been remodeled for the World Cup. It has expanded its capacity to 3,000 seats, and installed lighting and giant screens. Bafokeng is the name of the tribe of the area.

Polokwane

A 60 km south of the Tropic of Capricorn, Polokwane is in the land of the giant Baobab trees and represents the main economic and cultural center of the Limpopo. Dominated by a tropical climate, is distinguished by its endless landscapes of meadows and towering mountains. It is surrounded by Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Makapan cave retains its fossil remains of the Stone Age. Peter Mokaba stadium emulates its silhouette of a Baobab and has been modernized on the occasion of the World.

Nelspruit

The perfect location to enjoy a safari. To the northeast of South Africa, on a plateau 660 meters above sea level, the city of Nelspruit is located a few kilómentros Kruger National Park, the most famous of all? Africa. It is also the capital of the province of Mpumalaga, which Siswati, one of the eleven official languages? Africa, meaning "place where the sun rises." Your Mbombela stadium is very original. The pillars are shaped like a giraffe and chairs creating a striking striped effect.

Pretoria

It is the administrative capital of South Africa and one of the leading cities in terms of academics. It has the best universidadesdel Africa. A 50 km. Johannesburg, Pretoria mixture of old and new, and shall embrace contemporary art with historic monuments. Their stadium Loftus Versfeld is one of the oldest in the country. With capacity for 50,000 people in 1995 hosted the Rugby World Cup.

Port Elizabeth

Surrounded by stunning beaches, and numerous buildings of Victorian architecture, Port Elizabeth is an attractive tourist destination. It was named after the governor's wife Rufane Donkin. Its colonial atmosphere traps the most nostalgic. In the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium, along the North End Lake, will host eight matches, including the party of the third and fourth.

Bloemfontein

It is the administrative and judicial capital of South Africa, and is in the heart of the country. It is known as the "City of Roses" because of the beauty of its gardens and parks. Archeology lovers visit her South African National Museum, with one of the largest collections of fossils and archaeological finds of the country. The citizens of this region are considered the most enthusiastically of South Africa and will guarantee the good humor in the games to be played in the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.