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One of the most striking, both literally and figuratively, sights of Cape Town is called Bo-Kaap. The name refers to one of the oldest districts of the city. The distinctive feature of this district is small two-story houses. Even though they were built in the end of the 18th century, the houses are still preserved in their original form. The miniature buildings are painted in various colors, and so they make this area look very unusual and colorful. The ancient mosque of Masjid Korhaanol, which was built in 1886, is also located here. During its long history the building has never been destroyed or rebuilt.

Tourists are recommended to make a visit to the Bo-Kaap Museum, which is located in a beautiful building of 1763. Its spacious halls have become home to collections of handicrafts, household items and numerous historical artifacts, old paintings and sculptures by the local artists. Cape Town is also the location of the oldest building in South Africa - the famous castle of Good Hope. Nowadays the house has been converted into a museum. It features a collection of old paintings and antiques. Many of the items are very precious, so travellers will be interested to see these priceless exhibits.
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