"KwaZulu Natal Weather | Pietermaritzburg"
Located in the Midlands region of KwaZulu Natal, the bustling city of Pietermaritzburg is the administrative capital and second largest city in KwaZulu Natal. Founded in 1838, the city is of great historical importance. It is one of the best-preserved Victorian cities in the world. Situated on the N3 highway, Pietermaritzburg is the gateway between between Durban and Johannesburg. Culturally inspired, the city boasts a number of galleries, markets and museums. Other attractions include natural gardens and game reserves as well as Butterflies for Africa and the Comrades Marathon House which is the headquarters for this prestigious road race.