CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
Cape Town enjoys one of the world's most
picturesque settings at the foot of the iconic Table
Mountain. The cosmopolitan city is the gateway to
dramatic coastal splendour, a thriving wine country
and a rich array of cultural venues that embody the
spirit of the "Rainbow Nation." The city's heritage
took root in Company's Garden, where 17th-century
European settlers grew food to stock ships rounding
the cape. In and around the celebrated Victoria &
Alfred Waterfront, historic architecture and delicious
cuisine reflect an array of African, Dutch, English and
Malay influences.
One of Cape Town's most colourful and fascinating
districts, Bo-Kaap unfurls along the slopes of Signal
Hill. This kaleidoscopic neighbourhood of brightly
hued houses lining cobblestone streets is home to
the vibrant Cape Malay culture. The Asian flavour
remains in sacred mosques, fragrant spice markets
and delicious restaurants. The noon-time cannon
that booms from atop Signal Hill once helped sailors
synchronise their watches, but today it ushers in the
lunch hour, when the aromatic scent of Cape Malay
cuisine fills the air as it drifts from local eateries.
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