miércoles, 13 de octubre de 2010

Architecture

Among some of the buildings is the Temple of Johannesburg which was the first church in Africa, was dedicated to his church activities.The announcement of the construction of the temple of Johannesburg came just three years from the announcement of then-church President Spencer W. Kimball that all male members faithful, including blacks could receive the priesthood of the church.The construction of the temple in South Africa marked the moment when every continent on the planet (except Antarctica surrounds the South Pole) had a temple built. Prior to the construction of the temple in South Africa, the faithful of "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" had to travel about 19,000-km to go to the nearest temple.

Another architectural construction is "The Carlton Centre Office Tower is the tallest tower in all of Africa until 2006, measures 223 meters high, has 50 floors and is located in Johannesburg (South Africa). It was built in 1973. This building became the tallest in the Southern Hemisphere during a season. The designers were: Skidmore, Owings and Merrill LLP. W. Rhodes - Harrison Hoffe and Partners.
There is a smaller building but still is just as interesting as before, the skies scratch "Trust Bank Building" is located in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is 140 met
ers high, was completed in 1970 with 31 floors, the building is the modern city of Johannesburg.
It is also important to know the 4 airports in South Africa are:


- International Airport Cape Town
- Durban International Airport

- King Shaka International Airport
- Oliver Tambo International Airport
But the most important is:

- Johannesburg International Airport


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