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Fascinating Long Street is one of the most popular attractions and diversity of Cape Town. With views of Table Mountain, Lion's Head and Signal Hill, invites an unhurried exploration. The first was placed by Muslims 300 years ago, and formed by the boundaries of the ancient city of Cape Town. In the years 1960 Long Street had become an unsavory part of town full of brothels and seedy bars. Part of that atmosphere is still low worldwide, but the street was somewhat improved by the presence of antique shops, craft shops, delicatessens, cafes, bookshops and second hand very good.

Street Baths, Long Street

Along the streets Bains is a Cape Town institution. Founded in 1906, baths are located in the upper part of the road near where it crosses Buitensingel. The steam baths provide great relaxation in a winter's day cold, but if you go with a friend, be aware that there are separate hours for men and women. A session lasts four hours, and the price of entry allows you a private cabin and a towel, access to steam rooms wet or dry, and massage. Try for a city unique and stimulating experience Cape.

Palmera Mosque and the Pan African Market

Just north of the street long baths, the Palm Tree Mosque is a symbol of the city distinctive. Not open to the public, but it is nevertheless worth a look from abroad. It is the only 18th century building in the street and was built in 1780 as a private home. In 1807 it was bought by Frans Van de Bengal, a Muslim, and Jan Van Bough Muslims a freed slave, which became a mosque. Nearby, the Pan African Market, one of the fascinating secrets of Cape Town. It is one of the best places in town to buy handicrafts Africa, but it is very easy to forget if you do not know where he is a very discreet facade. Inside, however, are three floors of rooms and corridors connecting filled with art and artifacts from all over Africa. A series of bronze figures display animal dealers, South West African masks and contemporary textiles, leather goods and clothing tailored. You can also negotiate a price for buying CDs and instruments music, her hair braided, and even take lessons in playing the drums.

The South African Missionary Meeting House Museum

Located near the end of Long Street in port is the South African Museum Meeting House. Completed in 1804 this was the first church missionary in South Africa. It is an extraordinary building, with the most beautiful facades in Cape Town. § The facade is dominated by large windows which are separated into sections by delicate Corinthian pilasters. The interior has an impressive carved wooden pulpit neoclassical standing on a pair of columns above the congregation. The columns frame the inset picture of an angel flight. This museum is a good place to start or finish your trip to Long Street.

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