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Bo-Kaap. / 33.92083°S 18.41528°E / -33.92083; 18.41528. 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 ...
- 0.95 km² (0.37 sq mi)
- 1760
- +27 (0)21
- South Africa
Bo Kaap Deli. Award-winning Bo Kaap Deli serves Cape Malay-inspired cuisine in the heart of Bo-Kaap. This aesthetically pleasing eatery offers a diverse menu, featuring everything from koesisters and curry to burgers and breakfast. The deli also boasts an outdoor seating area that showcases some of the area’s top views. Location: 114 Church ...
May 15, 2019 · How to Visit Bo-Kaap . Unlike some of Cape Town’s poorer areas, Bo-Kaap is safe to visit independently. It’s a five-minute walk from the city center, and a 10-minute drive from the V&A Waterfront (the city’s main tourist area). The easiest way to find yourself at the heart of Bo-Kaap is to walk along Wale Street to the Bo-Kaap Museum.
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. This is the former Cape Malay area of Cape Town, and while its streets have boomed in ...
4 days ago · As well as being aesthetically pleasing, Bo Kaap is actually Cape Town’s oldest surviving neighbourhood and is steeped in tradition and culture, with family-owned businesses on every corner. Visiting this Cape Malay enclave not only taught me a lot about the area itself, but the history of Cape Town as a whole.
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The Bo-Kaap is one of Cape Town’s most distinct neighbourhoods known for its vibrant, predominantly Muslim, Cape Malay community and its equally bold flat-roofed colourful houses and cobbled stone roads. Situated at the foot of Signal Hill, on the fringe of the city centre, and formerly known as the Malay Quarter, the Bo-Kaap’s origins date ...
Dec 20, 2023 · Bo-Kaap is a historic neighbourhood in Cape Town, South Africa. The area is famous for its brightly painted houses and cobblestone streets. The area was formerly known as the Malay Quarter, and it is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Cape Town. The area is a fascinating destination for tourists interested in history, culture, and architecture.
