There are many reasons the colorful Cape Town neighborhood of Bo Kaap is so popular with tourists and photographers — it’s scenic, historic and walkable. Originally settled by Muslims of Cape Malay descent, its mosques, museums, brightly-hued houses and views of Table Mountain make for a perfect afternoon of exploration. Here are a few photos that illustrate the visual feast that is Bo Kaap.
Wale Street, Bo Kaap, Cape Town (David Steele / Shutterstock)
Bo Kaap Museum, Wale Street (Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)
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View from the top of Wale Street (David Steele/Shutterstock)
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Auwal Mosque on Dorp Street (photo by Karen Elowitt)
Photo by Karen Elowitt
Photo by Karen Elowitt
Photo by Karen Elowitt
Photo by Karen Elowitt
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