Government House, Orange Free State

Government House, also known as Oliewenhuis, is a stunning Neo-Dutch style mansion located on Grant's Hill in the Free State, South Africa. Designed in 1935 and completed in 1941, it served as the residence for the Governor General of the Union of South Africa starting in 1942. The name Oliewenhuis, meaning 'house of wild olive trees,' reflects the natural beauty of the surrounding area. In 1985, the mansion was transformed into an art museum, making it a significant cultural landmark for tourists and researchers interested in South African history and art.