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May 26, 2020 · Bo-Kaap boasts more than nine mosques, which make up one of the cornerstones of the community’s culture. The oldest mosque there is the Auwal Mosque in Dorp Street. Other iconic mosques include Mosque Shafee and Boorhaanol Mosque.
Bo-Kaap Walking Tour. See the colourful houses, smell the spices and hear a call to prayers of the local mosque. This part of Cape Town is a unique, a real gem and you will totally fall in love with it during our 90-minute walking tour. On our FREE Bo-Kaap Walking Tour, you will learn about the history of one of Cape Town’s most diverse and ...
Bo-Kaap, a residential area in Cape Town, boasts a history and vibe that is truly distinctive. Definitely, a place you don’t want to miss when you visit the beautiful sunshine city of Cape Town, Bo-Kaap is an old part of the city, viewed as being emblematic of the nation’s journey to freedom and post-Apartheid triumph.
Dec 29, 2023 · What To Do in Bo Kaap. Bo Kaap has become one of the top destinations in Cape Town. But please remember that it is also people’s homes. Visit respectfully, of course. Where is Bo Kaap? The colourful streets run along the lower side of Signal Hill right next to Cape Town’s CBD (Central Business District) or Cape Town city centre.
Bo Kaap The Most Colourful Neighbourhood in Cape Town. On the slopes on Signal hill, facing Cape Town, lies a vibrant and colourful neighbourhood known as the Bo-Kaap. To the non Dutch speakers “bo” means upper and “Kaap” means cape, so its literal meaning is “Upper Cape” due to its positioning overlooking the city and Table Mountain.
The Cape Town district of Bo-Kaap is deep in culturally diverse and historical significance. Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, the area today has deep cultural ties to Malaysia, Africa, India, and Sri Lanka, many of which date back to the slaves brought to the area by Dutch imperialists in the 16th and 17th centuries.
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