10 Things You Don't Want to Miss in Johannesburg, South Africa

Named after South Africa's antiapartheid revolutionary, the 20-foot-tall and 5,000-pound bronzed Nelson Mandela statue in the Nelson Mandela Square was unveiled on the square in celebration of the 10-year anniversary of democracy in 2004. The towering statue is situated at The Nelson Mandela Square, one of the largest open public spaces in the country. Surrounding the statue is a huge shopping mall where travelers flock to for some of the city's best shopping and eating.