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Burgers Park

Jacob Mare St. between Van der Walt and Andries Sts., Pretoria, South Africa
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Ranked #21 of 32 attractions in Pretoria
2.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Description: Across from Melrose House, these exquisite and fragrant gardens boast a restaurant in a renovated Victorian home.
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Vancouver, Canada
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67 reviews 67 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

I can see that Burger's was once a beautiful and much loved park. Today's reality is that it is dirty and unsafe. More

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Pretoria, South Africa
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2012

Burgers park is situated in a densely populated suburb of Sunnyside and close to Pretoria Midcity. Although best effort are done by the municipality to upkeep the gardens, there are always beggars at the perimeter and loitering occuring there. If you are a foreigner visiting the Park and Orchid hot house be aware of muggers and keep your personal belongings... More

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South Africa
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2012

The park is located near the City Centre, and the gardens are well maintained, but it is filled with people (jobless?) lazing around. It's OK if you want to laze around, but I felt a bit unsafe More

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Pretoria, South Africa
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 23, 2011

The ambience is not quite what it used to be. You used to be able to forget that you were in the heart of the city. If you go now, get a taxi. More

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