Union Buildings

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The Union Buildings viewed from its garden.

The Union Buildings (Afrikaans: Uniegebou) form the official seat of the South African Government and also has the offices of the President of South Africa. The buildings are located on the Meintjieskop in Pretoria, which is the highest point of the city. In December 2013, the buildings were declared a national heritage site.[1][2] Designed by Herbert Baker, the buildings were made from sandstone.[3]

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  1. "Union Buildings Meintjieskop Pretoria". South African Heritage Resources Agency. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 27 February 2009.
  2. "Union Buildings declared a national heritage site". EWN. 16 December 2013. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  3. "Union Buildings". Presidency of the Republic of South Africa. Archived from the original on 7 January 2009. Retrieved 13 February 2009.