{"id":295349,"date":"2025-12-09T14:35:22","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T12:35:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/take-photos-of-bloemfontein-landmarks-this-christmas-holiday\/"},"modified":"2025-12-09T14:38:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T12:38:25","slug":"take-photos-of-bloemfontein-landmarks-this-christmas-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/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 loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1546\" height=\"1683\" data-attachment-id=\"295351\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/take-photos-of-bloemfontein-landmarks-this-christmas-holiday\/img_20250124_133007-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_20250124_133007-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1546,1683\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.7&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;OPPO A98 5G&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;????????????&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1731696033&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.71&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_20250124_133007\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;????????????&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_20250124_133007-1-941x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1_IMG_20250124_133007-1.jpg\" alt='' class=\"wp-image-295351\"\/><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 loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-attachment-id=\"295352\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/take-photos-of-bloemfontein-landmarks-this-christmas-holiday\/oplus_0-10\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Bloemfontein-1-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.7&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;OPPO A98 5G&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;oplus_0&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1756748120&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.71&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0089285714285714&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;oplus_0&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"oplus_0\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;oplus_0&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Bloemfontein-1-1-1024x768.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1_Bloemfontein-1-1.jpg\" alt='' class=\"wp-image-295352\"\/><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. Tolkien Birthplace)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freshford House Museum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anglo-Boer War Museum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Museum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Other suggestion and entries are also welcome<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Parks, Gardens &amp; Nature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Waverley Memorial (Garden of Remembrance)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>King\u2019s Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rose Garden<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hamilton Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Orchid House<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free State National Botanical Gardens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grant\u2019s Hill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rooidam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bloemfontein Fountain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EkoPark<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Naval Hill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>White Horse Monument<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cBLOEMFONTEIN\u201d Stone Airport Sign<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Madiba\/Nelson Mandela Statue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lamont-Hussey Observatory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hangmanskloof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Franklin Game Reserve<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dassiekrans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Naval Hill Planetarium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boyden Observatory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Other suggestion and entries are also welcome<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Education &amp; Schools<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grey College<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eunice Girls High School<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sentraal Secondary School<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>St Andrew\u2019s School<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>St Michael\u2019s School for Girls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fichardtpark<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ho\u00ebr Meisieskool Oranje<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of the Free State (Main Building, Red Square)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Other suggestion and entries are also welcome<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Theatres, Entertainment &amp; Modern Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sand du Plessis Theatre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loch Logan Waterfront<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free State Stadium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Windmill Casino<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kloppers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Awerbuchs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Other suggestion and entries are also welcome<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>City Streets &amp; Urban Life<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Zastron Street<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Charlotte Maxeke Street<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fort Street<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Church Street<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Henry Street<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aliwal Street<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Waverley and Dan Pienaar Avenues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Westdene Bridges &amp; Culverts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Railway Sidings &amp; Old Locomotives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Other suggestion and entries are also welcome<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rural \/ Modern Landmarks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be Human \u2013 Middelwater Farm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amanzi Private Game Reserve (Greater Bloemfontein region)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Naval Hill Parkrun Route<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Other suggestion and entries are also welcome<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here is a fun event for the family. 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