Constitution Hill

Located in northern Johannesburg, Constitution hill aptly describes South Africa's transformation to democracy and signifies the great freedom struggles for the country's independence. The sight is an abode to Constitution court, Women's prison, Old Fort and Number Four prison.

The Constitution Hill signifies the great freedom struggles for the independence of the country. It essentially focuses on the Constitution Court, which is beautifully built within the Old Fort, which has served as a prison to great political activists including Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela. Court marks the distinctive transition of South Africa's history to its present. The modern structure still incorporates parts of the old prison walls and allows visitors to watch the proceedings. After having visited the Constitution Court and Old Fort, travellers may also explore the Number four prison and the Women's prison.æ