Visit Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, South Africa

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The Bo-Kaap is an cobbled streets area of Cape Town, South Africa formerly known as the Malay Quarter. It is full of character and colourful houses (pink, orange, lime green and turquoise), many of which are national monuments and date back to the 1750s. It's situated on the slopes of Signal Hill above the city centre and is an historical centre of Cape Malay culture in Cape Town. The Bo-Kaap Museum, which dates back to the 1760s, is the oldest house in the area still in its original form. It highlights the cultural contribution made by early Muslim settlers, many of whom were skilled tailors, carpenters, shoe makers and builders. It contains 19th century furnishings which include a fine Cape drop-leaf dining table, Cape Regency-style chairs and a bridal chamber decorated to match the bride's dress. The museum is distinguishable by its voorstoep—a type of front terrace with a bench at each end emphasizing the polarizing aspect of Cape Muslim culture.

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