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Thursday, 5 November 2009

The grand opening of the Cape Quarter’s Square

Cape Quarter

Cape Quarter

This is one of Cape Town’s best kept secrets because it has something for everyone, health, beauty, fashion, lifestyle and food all in one unique venue with typical Cape Malay architecture. This is a place that epitomises cool and if you want to be with the who’s who then you should make your way to the Cape Quarter …

This is such a fantastic space that is brought together with the central piazza which in itself is a meeting place for friends and family before they explore the Cape Quarter’s wonderful opportunities and hidden treasures. The Cape Quarter Piazza can be found at 72 Waterkant Street, Green Point … Continued

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Article by: SA Events Editor
Thursday, 1 May 2008

Cape Town Craft Markets

Greenmarket Square

Greenmarket Square

Shopping is one of those small joys in life. Although there’s a lot to be said for the simple things in life that don’t require money, sometimes nothing makes you feel quite as good as buying some new stuff. That said, big shopping centres offer the same thing all over the world and finding something unique to an area is becoming more and more difficult. Craft markets have long been a part of Cape Town’s way of offering alternatives to mainstream shopping. Several markets exists, each completely different to one another, and each offering a special little piece of Capetonian lifestyle.

Greenmarket Square is arguably the most well-known of Cape Town’s markets. Filled with African curios, handcrafted fashion and jewellery, this bustling hub of informal trading is in the middle of the Central Business District in Cape Town. Going to Greenmarket Square is an experience in itself. Don’t be surprised to find drummers, dancers and traders of all kinds in the cobbled square that houses the market. Be warned, however, the traders are vociferously friendly and learning a few of the golden rules will stand you in good stead. Continued

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Article by: Cape Town Editor
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