The Bo-Kaap 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. The Nurul Islam Mosque, established in 1844, is located in the area.
Bo-Kaap is known for its brightly coloured homes and cobblestoned streets. The area is traditionally a multicultural neighbourhood, and 56.9% of its population identify as Muslim. According to the South African Heritage Resources Agency, the area contains the largest concentration of pre-1850 architecture in South Africa, and is the oldest surviving residential neighborhood in Cape Town.
Closed on Sundays, Workers’ Day, Christmas Day, Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Adha and Jan 2.
Adults: R20
Children (6-18), Students, SA Pensioners: R5
Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children): R50
Children (under 5): Free
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bo-Kaap
Official Website http://bokaap-capetown.co.za/
Email info@bokaap.co.za
Phone +27 21 481 3938
Address 71 Wale Street, Bo-Kaap, Cape Town
Coordinates -33°55'15.938" N 18°24'50.761" E
