Editing Windhoek (section)

==Culture==
[[File:Museo de la Independencia, Windhoek, Namibia, 2018-08-04, DD 08.jpg|thumb|[[Independence Memorial Museum (Namibia)|Independence Memorial Museum]] (2018)]]
Windhoek is known as the art capital of Namibia. The [[National Art Gallery of Namibia|National Art Gallery]], [[National Theatre of Namibia|National Theatre]] and the [[National Museum of Namibia|National Museum]] are all located here. Two locations are part of the National Museum,<ref>https://www.museums.com.na/museums/windhoek/national-museum-of-namibia {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190511144231/https://www.museums.com.na/museums/windhoek/national-museum-of-namibia |date=11 May 2019 }} National Museum of Namibia</ref> the [[Alte Feste]] (historical) showcases a range of colonial items such as wagons and domestic items, while the [[Owela Museum]] (scientific; named after [[Owela]], a traditional game played with pebbles) contains displays of minerals, fossils and meteorites and gives an insight into traditional village life. There are also the [[Independence Memorial Museum (Namibia)|Independence Memorial Museum]], the [[National Library of Namibia]] and the [[Windhoek Public Library]], built in 1925, next to the Alte Feste.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.namibian.com.na/news-articles/national/full-story/archive/2009/february/article/public-library-gets-a-facelift/ |title=National News 19.02.2009 Public library gets a facelift |last=Shejavali |first=Nangula |date=19 February 2009 |work=[[The Namibian]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130112024928/http://www.namibian.com.na/news-articles/national/full-story/archive/2009/february/article/public-library-gets-a-facelift/ |archive-date=12 January 2013 |df=dmy-all}}</ref>

=== Places of worship ===
[[File:Kirche Windhuk.JPG|thumb|upright|[[Christ Church, Windhoek]]]]
The [[places of worship]] are predominantly [[Christianity|Christian]] churches and temples: those of [[Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia]], [[Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia]], [[German-speaking Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia]] (all three members of the [[Lutheran World Federation]]), [[Baptist Convention of Namibia]] ([[Baptist World Alliance]]), [[Assemblies of God]], [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Windhoek]] ([[Catholic Church]]).<ref>J. Gordon Melton, Martin Baumann, ‘‘Religions of the World: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices‘‘, ABC-CLIO, USA, 2010, p. 2012-2013</ref> There are also a few [[Islam]]ic mosques in the city, including the [[Windhoek Islamic Center]].
{{Further|Reformed Church Windhoek-South}}

===Architecture===
[[File:Parlamentsgärten, Windhoek.jpg|thumb|[[Parliament Gardens]]]]
[[File:Parlament Windhuk.JPG|thumb|Tintenpalast in Windhoek]]
*[[Alte Feste]] – (''Old Fortress'') Built in 1890, today houses the National Museum.
*[[Curt von François]] monument in front of the municipality building. Inaugurated on 18 October 1965 on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the second foundation of the town by von François. The statue was removed from its location, in front of the municipal grounds, on the 23 November 2022 and will be stored in the local Windhoek City Museum.<ref name=Stadtrecht/>
*[[Heroes' Acre (Namibia)|Heroes' Acre]] – A national war and heroes memorial, about 10&nbsp;km outside of the city.
*[[Independence Memorial Museum (Namibia)]] – A historical museum focusing on the anti-colonial resistance and the national liberation movement of the [[Republic of Namibia]].
*[[National Council (Namibia)]] – The upper chamber of Namibia's bicameral Parliament.
*[[Reiterdenkmal, Windhoek|Reiterdenkmal]] (''Equestrian Monument''), a statue celebrating the victory of the German Empire over the Herero and Nama in the [[Herero and Namaqua Genocide|Herero and Namaqua War]] of 1904–1907<ref name="centenary">{{cite news |url=http://www.namibian.com.na/news-articles/national/full-story/archive/2012/january/article/monuments-centenary-remembered/ |title=Monument's centenary remembered |last=Bause |first=Tanja |date=30 January 2012 |newspaper=[[The Namibian]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20121209003900/http://www.namibian.com.na/news-articles/national/full-story/archive/2012/january/article/monuments-centenary-remembered/ |archive-date=9 December 2012 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The statue was removed from its historical place next to ''Christuskirche'' in December 2013 and is now on display in the yard of the ''Alte Feste''.<ref name="val">{{cite news |url=http://www.republikein.com.na/kultuur/ruiter-val-op-heiligste-dag.216286 |title=Ruiter val op heiligste dag |trans-title=Rider falls on holiest day |language=af |last=Steynberg |first=Francoise |date=27 December 2013 |work=[[Die Republikein]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140701202436/https://www.republikein.com.na/kultuur/ruiter-val-op-heiligste-dag.216286 |archive-date=1 July 2014 |df=dmy-all}}</ref>
*[[State House, Windhoek]] – The official residence of the [[President of Namibia]].
*[[Supreme Court of Namibia]] – situated in Michael Scott Street on Eliakim Namundjebo Plaza. Built between 1994 and 1996<ref name=WCE>{{cite web |title=Windhoek Supreme Court |publisher=Windhoek Consulting Engineers |url=http://www.wcenamibia.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=95:windhoek-supreme-court&catid=62:structural&Itemid=125 |access-date=24 November 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120315084432/http://www.wcenamibia.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=95:windhoek-supreme-court&catid=62:structural&Itemid=125 |archive-date=15 March 2012 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all}}</ref> it is Windhoek's only building erected after independence in an African style of architecture.<ref>{{cite web |title=Windhoek on Foot |publisher=Venture Publications |url=http://www.holidaytravel.com.na/ct/central_towns.php?sub_id=192 |access-date=24 November 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130603125314/http://www.holidaytravel.com.na/ct/central_towns.php?sub_id=192 |archive-date=3 June 2013 |df=dmy-all}}</ref>
*The three castles of Windhoek built by architect [[Wilhelm Sander]]: [[Heinitzburg]], [[Sanderburg]], and [[Schwerinsburg]]<ref name=KDBioS>{{cite web |title=Biographies of Namibian Personalities, S |last=Dierks |first=Klaus |author-link=Klaus Dierks |publisher=klausdierks.com |url=http://www.klausdierks.com/Biographies/Biographies_S.htm |access-date=3 October 2011 |archive-date=23 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160323005514/http://klausdierks.com/Biographies/Biographies_S.htm |url-status=live}}</ref>
*[[Tintenpalast]] – (''Ink Palace'') within Parliament Gardens, the seat of both chambers of the [[Parliament of Namibia]]. Built between 1912 and 1913 and situated just north of ''Robert Mugabe Avenue''.
*[[Turnhalle (Windhoek)|Turnhalle]] – neo-classicist building of Wilhelmine architecture, inaugurated in 1909.<ref name="100years">{{cite news |url=http://www.republikein.com.na/politiek-en-nasionale/100-years-turnhalle.99760.php |title=100 years Turnhalle • From gymnasium to Tribunal |last=Vogt |first=Andreas |date=18 December 2009 |newspaper=[[Die Republikein]] |access-date=3 October 2011 |archive-date=24 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160324132914/http://www.republikein.com.na/politiek-en-nasionale/100-years-turnhalle.99760.php |url-status=live}}</ref>
*[[Windhoek Railway Station]] – A historical railway station serving the city of Windhoek.
*[[Zoo Park]] – a public park on [[Independence Avenue (Windhoek)|Independence Avenue]] in downtown Windhoek. The current park is landscaped and features a pond, playground and open-air theatre.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sa-venues.com/regions/attractionsna/windhoek.htm#Zoo%20Park |title=Windhoek Attractions, Namibia |publisher=Sa-venues.com |access-date=1 October 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091125152058/http://www.sa-venues.com/regions/attractionsna/windhoek.htm#Zoo%20Park |archive-date=25 November 2009 |df=dmy-all}}</ref>

===Sport===
[[Rugby union]] is a popular sport in Namibia. The [[Namibia national rugby union team|men's national team]] has qualified for the [[Rugby World Cup]] on seven consecutive occasions, in [[1999 Rugby World Cup|1999]], [[2003 Rugby World Cup|2003]], [[2007 Rugby World Cup|2007]], [[2011 Rugby World Cup|2011]], [[2015 Rugby World Cup|2015]], [[2019 Rugby World Cup|2019]], and [[2023 Rugby World Cup|2023]], but is yet to win a game at the tournament. The [[Welwitschias]], who share their name with the national team, has competed in South Africa's domestic [[Rugby Challenge (South Africa)|Rugby Challenge]] competition since 2021, and previously competed in the [[Currie Cup]] and [[Vodacom Cup]].

The city has several football clubs which include [[African Stars F.C.]], [[Black Africa F.C.]], [[F.C. Civics Windhoek]], [[Orlando Pirates Windhoek|Orlando Pirates F.C.]], [[Ramblers F.C.]], [[SK Windhoek]], [[Tigers F.C.]], [[Tura Magic F.C.]], and [[Citizens F.C]].

Many boxers such as [[Paulus Moses]], [[Paulus Ambunda]] and [[Abmerk Shindjuu]] are from the city.

The [[Namibia national cricket team]], the Eagles, plays the majority of its home games at the [[Wanderers Cricket Ground, Windhoek|Wanderers Cricket Ground]].<ref>{{citation |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Grounds/19/1344.html |title=Wanderers Cricket Ground, Windhoek |publisher=CricketArchive |access-date=31 October 2017 |archive-date=15 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171215020509/https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Grounds/19/1344.html |url-status=live}} Retrieved 26 September 2011.</ref> It has also played at other grounds in the city, including the [[United Ground, Windhoek|United Ground]] and the [[Trans Namib Ground]].<ref>{{citation |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Grounds/19/1343.html |title=United Ground, Windhoek |publisher=CricketArchive |access-date=31 October 2017 |archive-date=15 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171215012922/https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Grounds/19/1343.html |url-status=live}} Retrieved 26 September 2011.</ref><ref>{{citation |url=https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Grounds/19/1341.html |title=Trans Namib Ground, Windhoek |publisher=CricketArchive |access-date=31 October 2017 |archive-date=15 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171215015709/https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Grounds/19/1341.html |url-status=live}} Retrieved 26 September 2011.</ref> The team took part in the [[2003 Cricket World Cup]] in [[South Africa]], though they lost all their games. They have played in each edition of the [[ICC Intercontinental Cup]].

Men's [[baseball]] was introduced to Namibia in 1950 at the Ramblers sports club in town.

The 'Tony Rust Raceway' is located west of Windhoek on the Daan Viljoen road and reopened in 2007.<ref>{{cite web |last=Galpin |first=Darren |title=Tony Rust Raceway, Windhoek |url=http://www.dlg.speedfreaks.org/tracks/africa/windhoek.html |work=GEL Motorsport Information Page |access-date=31 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170610080703/http://www.dlg.speedfreaks.org/tracks/africa/windhoek.html |archive-date=10 June 2017 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all}}</ref> [[Farm Windhoek]], located adjacent to the townlands and owned by the municipality, is a sports venue for hiking, running, and mountain biking.