Old Station Building
Old Station Building
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B.C.QAGELA
Durban, South Africa423 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
The old structural building was preserved but the inside was changed to two parts, one has since become Virgin Active Gym and the other section is a shopping center, The shopping center has all the retail shops that you may think of, restaurants and supermarket, there is a beautiful park outside the mall called Gugu Dlamini park where people sit and relax during lunch time.
Written 18 July 2019
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sandile l
Durban, South Africa1 contribution
Dec 2016
Has a range of places to shop in also has different food areas to choose from,offers real Indian cuisines, parking is safe and affordable,
Written 27 August 2017
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Dr_Saiful_67
Mymensingh, Bangladesh123 contributions
Sep 2016
This more than 125 years old Victorian style railway station is the home of KNZ tourist information bureau and point of departure of various walking tours. A bust of Mahatma Gandhi can be found just inside the front door, commemorating the purchase of a first class train ticket to Johannesburg. I went there following the footstep of the great Mahatme in South Africa. A historical and archeological place to visit.
Written 17 April 2017
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Ravi N
Cape Town, South Africa1 155 contributions
Jan 2017 • Family
This is a quant blast in the past with some retail outlets and eating places. Great to spend two hours or so. A jack of all malls. Will be more interesting for those who like history and architecture.
Written 14 January 2017
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sandra p
Durban, South Africa183 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
This is the old railway station workshop.There is a flea market outside the mall. Inside the mall there is a good mix of shops and eateries.
Written 5 December 2016
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Talitasimone
Durban, South Africa32 contributions
Sep 2016 • Friends
If Urine besmeared buildings, pigeon poop and hundreds of call centre workers puffing on their cigarettes do it for you then this is the place to go!
Yes!....the history of the building is great.....Yes! It's a beautiful building.....
No! No one is taking care of it.
No! No one is cleaning it (it was last cleaned in 2010 to save face)
No! No one can breathe in front of the building without contracting lung cancer ( call centre workers are allowed to smoke right under the non smoking signs, under a roof - which is against legislation)
It's a tourist place but most certainly not an ATTRACTION!
Yes!....the history of the building is great.....Yes! It's a beautiful building.....
No! No one is taking care of it.
No! No one is cleaning it (it was last cleaned in 2010 to save face)
No! No one can breathe in front of the building without contracting lung cancer ( call centre workers are allowed to smoke right under the non smoking signs, under a roof - which is against legislation)
It's a tourist place but most certainly not an ATTRACTION!
Written 21 September 2016
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baldandbearded2016
Durban, South Africa81 contributions
Jul 2016 • Solo
Awesome memory rerun on the days of trains and the buzz around them.Lots of walking and bargaining in the shops.
Well worth a visit for the street smart
Well worth a visit for the street smart
Written 5 July 2016
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B.C.QAGELA
Durban, South Africa423 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
This is the oldest shopping mall in Durban. The original building structure which used to be the famous Durban railway station was preserved when they converted it to become a shopping mall, next to it is also the first Virgin Active gym in Durban which was also part of the old Durban Station.
Written 12 May 2016
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Alahuddiyn A
Western Cape, South Africa161 contributions
May 2013 • Business
Lots of restaurants with typically Indian foods available. Prices at the restaurants are inexpensive and food is good. Many shops and department stores in the building. It can get very busy around lunch time. Take a local person or tourist guide with as the surrounding neighborhood can be unsafe.
Written 16 May 2013
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Joe B
Durban, South Africa29 contributions
Jan 2013
Unless you want to be mugged, pick pocketed or sold FONG KONG goods...Stay away!!! from this area....If you have to go, beware of your surrounds at all times...Used to be a nice place to visit ...1 years ago...but not any more. Besides Durban has so many other beautiful places to visit...
Written 24 January 2013
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