World Cup 2010 South Africa

Mangaung / Bloemfontein

Bloemfontein is the fifth largest city in South Africa. The Free State province of residence. Located at the traveller's crossroads of South Africa, Bloemfontein has offered a well earned rest to many a weary road-tripper.

Bloemfontein located in the center of South Africa is also known as the "City of Roses" or Mangaung, the "place where cheetahs dwell" in Sotho.

As the largest city in the Free State Province and a focal point for most of the overland transport systems in the country, many travellers end up spending a night or two in Bloemfontein - literally meaning 'flower fountain'.

Bloemfontein attractions are:
- The Oliewenhuis Art Gallery
- Second Avenue
- Loch Logan Waterfront
- National Museum, First Raadsaal

World Cup hopefuls Ivory Coast are basing their team in Bloemfontein, with the local fans looking forward to having the chance to watch Didier Drogba, Yaya Toure, Kolo Toure.