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Windhoek is the capital and the largest city in Namibia, located some 90 km to the south-east from Okahandja. This the city has a population of 268,200 people. People mostly visit Windhoek to see its castles and churches.

The nearest airport Eros Airport (IATA: ERS) is about 10 km away.

The most popular tourist attractions in it

1. Heinitzburg
Heinitzburg (originally Heynitzburg, Heinitz' castle) is one of the three castles in Windhoek, Namibia. It was built in 1914 by architect Wilhelm Sander.

2. Christ Church, Windhoek
The Christ Church (or Christuskirche) is a historic landmark and Lutheran church in Windhoek, Namibia.

3. St. Mary's Cathedral, Windhoek
St. Mary's Cathedral, known as St. Marien Kathedrale in German, is a Roman Catholic church in Windhoek, Namibia. It is the seat of the Archdiocese of Windhoek.

4. Tintenpalast
The Tintenpalast (German for " Ink Palace" ) is the seat of both chambers of the Namibian legislature, the National Council and the National Assembly. It is located in the Namibian capital of Windhoek.

5. Reiterdenkmal, Windhoek
The Equestrian Monument, more commonly known under its German original name Reiterdenkmal and the name Südwester Reiter (Rider of South-West), is a statue in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. It was inaugurated on 27 January 1912, the birthday of German emperor Wilhelm II. The monument honours the soldiers and civilians that died on the German side of the Herero and Namaqua War of 1904–1907, a situation that caused controversy about its current role in a democratic Namibia that has shed its colo…

6. Sam Nujoma Stadium
Sam Nujoma Stadium is a football (soccer) stadium in Katutura, Windhoek, Namibia. The stadium holds 10, 300 and was finished in 2005. It is named after the former Namibian president Sam Nujoma.

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Heinitzburg

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Christ Church, Windhoek

The Christ Church (or Christuskirche) is a historic landmark and

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St. Mary's Cathedral, Windhoek

St. Mary's Cathedral, known as St. Marien Kathedrale in German, is a

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Tintenpalast

The Tintenpalast (German for 'Ink Palace') is the seat of both

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Reiterdenkmal, Windhoek

The Equestrian Monument, more commonly known under its German original

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Protea Hotel Windhoek Thuringerhof

starting $74

The Olive Exclusive All-Suite Hotel

starting $225

Thuringerhof Hotel

starting $68406

Protea Hotel Windhoek Fürstenhof

starting $101

Hotel Uhland

starting $49

Suite 9 @ The Village

starting $113

Windhoek Gardens Guest House

starting $67

Hilltop Guest House

starting $42

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