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. Dating back to the 1760s, it grew from freed slaves and southeast asian labourers into a vibrant community. Explore the islamic “kramats” (shrines), mosques and food and craft markets, and discover the delicious cape malay cooking style
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Known for its brightly painted houses and cobblestone streets, the place practically begs for a leisurely stroll and some stellar photos. Between 1763 and 1768, jan de waal built several small “huurhuisjes” (rental houses) on this land, which he rented out to emancipated muslim slaves and “free” blacks. Explore the islamic “kramats” (shrines), mosques and food and craft markets, and discover the delicious cape malay cooking style! The choice of colour is said to be attributed to the fact that, while on lease, all the houses had to be white.
Bo‐kaap, nestled on the slopes of signal hill just above cape town ’ s cbd, is the soulful core of the city ’ s cape malay and muslim heritage
