Another of Cape Town’s better known trade markets is Greenmarket Square. This square lies at the intersection of Longmarket and Burg Streets. The square at the heart of the city’s business district started out as a market in 1710, a place where fruit and vegetable growers marketed their wares. Today the quaint square has returned to its original use, and is filled everyday with funky market stalls carrying virtually anything from clothing, curios, collectables, jewellery, books and leatherware. You will also find yourself entertained by the many colourful characters of the Cape.

Fronting the small square are some very attractive buildings, including the Baroque face of the Old Town House and the beautiful old Methodist Church, built in 1871. Home to the city’s first police force, the Old Town House, erected in the late 1750’s, houses under its dome the famed Michaelis Art Collection of outstanding Dutch and Flemish masters of the 17th century, and chamber concerts are held here on Friday evenings. The Gothic Revival style of the Metropolitan Methodist Church, with its ornate entrance on Burg Street, is a Victorian masterpiece designed by Charles Freeman.

For the antique enthusiast, the quaint pedestrian mall of Church and Berg Streets may offer a rare find. The genuine items are more often than not to be found within the church itself, while the pavements of Church, Burg and Long streets are packed with all sorts from years gone by.

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