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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.
- 0.95 km² (0.37 sq mi)
- 1760
- +27 (0)21
- South Africa
Dec 28, 2023 · What to See and Do. 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.
Bo-Kaap, Cape Town. 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 back to the 1760 's, when numerous “ huurhuisjes ”; which means, (rental houses). Were built and leased to slaves by the Dutch Colonists.
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May 23, 2016 · Bo Kaap is one of the most brilliantly-colored and historically-unique neighborhoods in all of South Africa. Hopefully it manages to hold onto its colorful cultural history and not just the...
May 15, 2019 · Nigel Pavitt/ Getty Images. 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.
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.
This is a list of the heritage sites in Cape Town's CBD, the Waterfront, and the Bo-Kaap as recognized by the South African Heritage Resources Agency.
