{"id":295406,"date":"2025-12-09T12:35:22","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T10:35:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnuus\/?p=295406"},"modified":"2026-03-31T16:48:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T14:48:26","slug":"take-photos-of-bloemfontein-landmarks-this-christmas-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/take-photos-of-bloemfontein-landmarks-this-christmas-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"Take photos of Bloemfontein landmarks this Christmas holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A book on Bloemfontein is now being compiled and residents and visitors to the city are welcome to take part in an exciting project to take photos of well known landmarks that is unique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best submissions will be considered for inclusion in the book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At this stage, the book will include interesting history on the city from different perspectives as well as a focus on the positive side of the well loved city. Several contributors are working on the compilation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"295167\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/auto-prix-f1-qat-race-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AFP__20251130__86MD48Q__v1__MidRes__AutoPrixF1QatRace.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;AFP&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;A fan cheers as Red Bull Racing&#039;s Dutch driver Max Verstappen crosses the finish line to win the Formula One Qatar Grand Prix at the Lusail International Circuit in Lusail on November 30, 2025. (Photo by Karim JAAFAR \/ AFP)&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1764523680&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;AFP or Licensors&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;AUTO-PRIX-F1-QAT-RACE&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"AUTO-PRIX-F1-QAT-RACE\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;A fan cheers as Max Verstappen crosses the finish line to win the Qatar Grand Prix Photo: Karim JAAFAR \/ AFP) &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AFP__20251130__86MD48Q__v1__MidRes__AutoPrixF1QatRace-1024x683.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_20250124_133007.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-295167\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Take photos of Bloemfontein that is unique to the city.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Photo submissions must give an interesting and fresh perspective on the landmarks, with good proportions and lighting being key elements. Send entries with the date the photo was taken and subject as well as the photographers name and surname before Wednesday, 14 January to lientjie.mentz@novusmedia.co.za.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you are staying at home this holiday, consider an outing and take photos of your favourite landmark this Christmas holiday. Also consider a family outing to places of interest and let the children take part in a photo-fantasy. There is no need for professional cameras, good cellphones will do the trick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BLOEMFONTEIN LANDMARKS LIST<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Government, Legal &amp; Civic Heritage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fourth Raadsaal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General Christiaan de Wet Statue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>President J.H. Brand Statue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>President M.T. Steyn Statue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bloemfontein City Hall <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bloemfontein Fountain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Central Post Office<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hoffman Square<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supreme Court of Appeal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>President Brand Street<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bram Fischer Building<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Civic Theatre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Other suggestion and entries are also welcome<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Bloemfontein-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-295168\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A view on Naval Hill and Signal Hill. PHOTO: Lientjie Mentz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Religious, Political &amp; Liberation Heritage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Twin Tower Church<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anglican Cathedral \/ St. Michael\u2019s Chapel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wesleyan Church School \u2013 ANC Founding Site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Waaihoek<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Batho Township<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Other suggestion and entries are also welcome<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Museums, Cultural &amp; Historic Buildings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Oliewenhuis Art Museum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oliewenhuis Sculpture Garden<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Reservoir<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NALN (National Afrikaans Literary Museum)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sesotho Literature Museum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hobbit House (J.R.R. 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