One of the handful of central restaurants surviving in Durban, Roma offers stunning views over the city in its own leaning House of John Ross. Beautifully prepared dishes are mainly Italian, and include pasta any way you want it and lots of seafood variations. Service can be on the slow side.
Roma Revolving Restaurant
Durban
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2.2 MILES
Durbanites are proud of their state-of-the-art stadium, constructed for the 2010 World Cup. Resembling a giant basket, it seats 56,000 people, and its…
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2.37 MILES
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1.8 MILES
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At the heart of the beachfront along Durban's Golden Mile. Popular with sunbathers and beach-sports enthusiasts.
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9.68 MILES
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In the midst of Durban's busy southern seafront you can explore two former steam tugs and see the huge wicker basket once used for hoisting passengers…
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A statue commemorating Dick King (Richard Philip King), who brought reinforcements during the 1842 siege of Durban.
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