5Bo-Kaap, South Africa
This colorful, historic suburb is found in Cape Town. It is famous for its narrow cobblestoned streets and brightly colored homes. The houses feature a mix of Dutch and Georgian architectural styles.
Slaves, known as “Cape Malays”, were shipped from Indonesia, Malaysia, and other African countries to Cape Town by the Dutch during the 16th and 17th centuries. In 1760 houses were constructed and rented to the CM. Eventually, the former slaves purchased the homes and chose to paint them in bright colors as an expression of their happiness over their freedom. The Bo-Kaap Museum, built in 1760, tells their story.
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