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 Dating from
the mid-17th century, Cape Towns Bo-Kaap
neighborhood was settled by Muslims. |
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Just north of the Cape of Good Hope, South Africas picturesque city
of Cape Town has emerged from a turbulent past to become one of the
worlds great destinations. Magnificent museums trace the regions
history and culture; its refurbished waterfront combines a working harbor
with warehouses converted into chic attractions: restaurants, taverns,
shops, hotels, jazz clubs, craft emporiums, and a fine aquarium. Just
outside the city, Table Mountain offers spectacular hiking and vistas,
and the nearby Winelands region lures visitors with an array of fine
vintages. Cape Peninsula stretches south with a string of small towns,
lush gardens, rugged coastline, and sandy beaches.
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