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Castle Kyalami

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Castle Kyalami
Castle Kyalami

Castle Kyalami (also referred to as Kyalami Castle) is a castle located in Kyalami in the province of Gauteng, north of Johannesburg, South Africa. Formerly a tourist attraction and hotel, the castle was purchased by the Church of Scientology in March 2008.

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Castle Kyalami

Evans Close 66
1684 , Johannesburg Ward 94
Gauteng, South Africa
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