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The Bo-Kaap (lit. "above the Cape" in Afrikaans) is an area of Cape Town, South Africa formerly known as the Malay Quarter. It is a former racially segregated area, situated on the slopes of Signal Hill above the city centre and is a historical centre of Cape Malay culture in Cape Town.
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May 15, 2019 · Located in between Cape Town city center and the foothills of Signal Hill, Bo-Kaap is named for the Afrikaans phrase meaning “above the Cape”. Today, it’s known as one of the most Instagrammable places in the country , thanks to its pastel-colored houses and picturesque cobbled streets.
May 6, 2024 · Bo Kaap is smack dab in the middle of Cape Town. It’s on the slopes of Signal Hill, right near the city centre, so it’s super easy to get to. In my experience, it only takes 15 minutes (maximum!) to get there from any of the city’s central neighbourhoods.
Dec 28, 2023 · A five-minute walk from the city centre and De Waterkant and a 20-minute walk to the V&A Waterfront, the Bo-Kaap is best accessed by foot along Wale Street. Explore the Islamic “kramats” (shrines), mosques and food and craft markets, and discover the delicious Cape Malay cooking style.
Aug 1, 2016 · It has also been known as the Malay Quarter, the Slamse Buurt, and Scotcheskloof. Translated from Afrikaans, Bo-Kaap means ‘Above the Cape’. It is One of the Oldest Residential Areas in Cape Town. Part of the Bo-Kaap’s charm is the mix of Cape Dutch and Cape Georgian architectural styles.
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Nov 29, 2019 · Draped along the lower slopes of Signal Hill, right at the very edge of Cape Town’s CBD, Bo Kaap is famous for its vividly-painted Cape Dutch houses; cheerful and welcoming single-story homes that stand in terraced rows along steep cobblestoned streets.
Bo Kaap neighborhood is so pretty that its pictures symbolize Cape Town, the Mother City. But, the pictures don’t tell us that Bo-Kaap is famous for colorful houses, cobblestone streets, Bo Kaap Museum, Auwal Masjid, Cape Malay cuisine, and cooking classes.
