Bo-Kaap
Cape Town,
Western Cape
| Bo-KaapCape Town, |
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Notes: 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 1760s when numerous "huurhuisjes" (rental houses) were built and leased to slaves. See also: |
References:
| Townsend, Lesley & Townsend, Stephen. 1977. Bokaap ... Faces and Facades . Cape Town: HB Timmins. pg All |
 Approach to Bo-Kaap  Facade detail  Oblique view of row houses  Facade detail  Oblique view of row houses  Facade detail  Facade detail  Oblique view of row houses  Facade detail  Facade detail two houses  Warning  Elevation  Facade detail  Oblique view of row houses  Facade detail  Facade detail  Facade detail  Elevation  Facade detail  Corner shop  Bo Kaap Mini Market  Advertisement  Bo-Kaap Bazaar  Advertisement  Oblique view of row houses  Oblique view of row houses  Nelson Mandela  Detail of mosaic street number  Detail of door with fanlight  Oblique view of row houses  Facade detail  Facade detail  Entrance detail  Oblique view of row houses |