Bo-Kaap in Cape Town

Bo-Kaap, situated on Signal Hill in Cape Town, is a historic, vibrant neighborhood renowned for its brightly colored, candy-colored houses and cobblestone streets. Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, it serves as the center of Cape Malay culture, featuring pre-1850 architecture, mosques, and rich, diverse history. 

The origins of the distinct quarter date back to the 1760s. 

At the time, the leases required all houses to be painted white, but once the inhabitants were able to buy and own property, they painted the homes vibrant shades as an expression of freedom.