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Greenmarket Square, Cape Town

54 Shortmarket St, Cape Town 8001
 
 
 
 
 
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It became a farmers' market in 1710 and is now the city's best-known flea market. It is also home to many buskers including ... More
Greenmarket Square
 

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It became a farmers' market in 1710 and is now the city's best-known flea market. It is also home to many buskers including dancers, singers and musicians as well as some of Cape Town's more colourful and eccentric characters. It is bordered by a good selection of restaurants and cafes with outdoor tables for alfresco coffees. Beautiful old buildings, including the Old Town House, look over the square. The best time to explore Greenmarket Square is on a sunny Saturday morning. Credit card acceptance vary between businesses.
 
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Loved it!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 1/19/07
I loved the eclectic selection of items from all parts of South Africa. The vendors were kind and you could barter which is definitely a plus! I would go again and again...
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Real Africa
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 11/23/06
Whilst in Cape Town it's sometimes easy to forget that you're actually in Africa. The serene beaches, awesome cafes and metropolitan hotels render this city a destination with a feel more akin to Sydney or San Diego. Actually, scratch that thought. Green Market Square snaps everything back to order with a real, in your face reminder that this is Africa, with it's own unique flavor and authenticity.
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