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Cidade Velha

Cidade Velha, Santiago, Cabo Verde

historic_sitecabo verde

About

Cabo Verde's first colonial capital and a UNESCO World Heritage site, with Rua Banana, the Pelourinho square, churches, and the hilltop Forte Real de São Filipe.

Supporting source: Legacy import provenance

Plan your visit

Admission

Free

Booking

No booking needed

Features & amenities

What to bring

  • Water
  • comfortable shoes

In my guides

Where Cidade Velha comes up in my writing.

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Planning Cidade Velha

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