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Nelson Mandela Square, Nuremerg.

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Park Named for Nelson Mandela Opened in Nuremberg, Germany

After 18 months of construction, the Nelson Mandela Square, a park in the southern German city of  Nuremberg, was officially opened today. The park was planted with 70 new trees, and has a spacious lawn, bicycle paths, parking lots and Nuremberg’s first bicycle parking garage. The mayor Marcus König and the South African consul general, […]

By SAPeople Staff Writer
15-09-20 18:06
in Fab South African Stuff
nelson mandela square nuremberg germany
Nelson Mandela Square, Nuremerg.

After 18 months of construction, the Nelson Mandela Square, a park in the southern German city of  Nuremberg, was officially opened today.

nelson mandela square nuremberg germany
Nelson Mandela Square, Nuremerg.

The park was planted with 70 new trees, and has a spacious lawn, bicycle paths, parking lots and Nuremberg’s first bicycle parking garage.

The mayor Marcus König and the South African consul general, Roleta Lebelo, officiated at the opening together with other stakeholders, including representatives from Public Space Service Nuremberg; Government & the Transport Company Board.

“This is a great landmark established in honour of the late former South African President, Mr Nelson Mandela. The strong historical, political & economic links between Germany and SA have since 1994 developed well, resulting in a strong strategic partnership,” the department of international relations said in a statement.