Bo-Kaap
History & Community
Bo-Kaap is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Cape Town, sitting on the slope of Signal Hill. With its pastel-hued houses and their distinctive Cape Dutch gutters and ornate doorways, these streets tell stories of the past.
These 18th century homes, once the domain of Cape Malay slaves and traders, now stand as testaments to the community's resilience and cultural heritage.
"When enslaved people were freed in the 19th century, they began painting their homes in vibrant colours as an expression of freedom and identity."
