Greenmarket Square, Historic marketplace in Cape Town, South Africa
The open-air market features rows of stalls offering African crafts, textiles, beaded sculptures, wooden items, and traditional art pieces from local artisans.
Established in 1696 with a burgher watch house, the square has transformed from a slave market to a vegetable market before becoming a modern trading center.
The marketplace functions as a meeting point where international visitors can interact with local vendors and learn about South African crafting techniques.
The market operates daily from 9:00 to 18:00, with vendors accepting both cash and cards, while price negotiations remain standard practice.
An underground river flows beneath the square, accessed by a manual water pump that stands as a reminder of early Cape Town infrastructure.
Location: Cape Town
Address: Burg St &, Longmarket St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-18:00
GPS coordinates: -33.92267,18.42011
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:07
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