“A former 19th-century fort and prison complex that now houses the highest court in the land; the courtroom was built using the bricks of the demolished A-Grate prison to symbolize transformation; enter the Old Fort at sunset; the orange light strikes the laterite-red earth ramparts while the sound of the city traffic hums below; providing a stark contrast to the heavy; silent cells of Number Four.”
About Constitution Hill
A former 19th-century fort and prison complex that now houses the highest court in the land; the courtroom was built using the bricks of the demolished A-Grate prison to symbolize transformation; enter the Old Fort at sunset; the orange light strikes the laterite-red earth ramparts while the sound of the city traffic hums below; providing a stark contrast to the heavy; silent cells of Number Four.
Why Visit
Constitution Hill is one of South Africa's defining sites — a place that rewards every visitor differently.
✦ Insider Tips
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Book tickets for Constitution Hill in advance to skip long queues.
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Hire a local guide to unlock the stories behind every corner.
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Spend extra time in the least-visited sections — they're often the most rewarding.
