Pan African Market, Cape Town

One of the best places to visit in Cape Town is undoubtedly the Pan African Market which is lodged in a superb building on Long Street.

In 1997 five traders took over an abandoned building on Long Street and set up a market on the first floor. At first the town council decided to chase them out, but seeing that locals and tourists alike flocked to the area, they granted a long term lease on the building and renovated it so that the market could grow.

Today, the market holds over 35 stalls with permanent shops on the second and third floors. These shops and stalls represent goods from over 14 African countries including Kenya, Senegal, Mozambique and Cameroon.

This fabulous market offers a wide range of arts and crafts and bargain is the name of the day! Don鈥檛 look at the price tags 鈥� if you want to buy a tribal mask or a piece of authentic bead jewelry 鈥� the more you haggle with the stall holder, the happier he鈥檒l be and the price will be lowered!

There are tailors who will run up a tribal costume in an hour, so while you are waiting you will have the time to browse through stands selling tribal drums or visit the numerous 鈥渨itch doctors鈥� where you can buy natural remedies for everything from in-growing toenails to hair loss!

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Sight Name: Pan African Market
Sight Location: Cape Town, South Africa (See walking tours in Cape Town)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Travel Distance: 0.4 Km or 0.2 Miles

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Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles

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