Ribeira Grande de Santiago, Cape Verde · Africa
Cidade Velha sits on the route: 15 minutes from Palmarejo.
Cidade Velha is a town located in Ribeira Grande de Santiago, Cape Verde. With a population of 3,319, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Cidade Velha sits in Cape Verde. It's in the Atlantic/Cape Verde time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cidade Velha to your route.
Cidade Velha ([siˈdadɨ ˈvɛʎɐ], Portuguese for "old city", also: Santiago de Cabo Verde) is a city in the southern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Founded in 1462 by Portuguese traders, it is the oldest settlement in Cape Verde and its former capital. Once called Ribeira Grande by the Portuguese colonists,Read more
they changed its name to Cidade Velha in the late 18th century after relocating the capital to Praia. It is the seat of the Ribeira Grande de Santiago municipality.
Located on an island off Africa's northwest coast, this town was the first European colonial settlement in the tropics. Some of the meticulously planned original design of the site is still intact, including a royal fortress, two churches and a 16th-century town square. Today, Cidade Velha is an Atlantic shipping stop and center for Creole culture. The city became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is designated in 2009 as one of the Seven Wonders of Portuguese Origin in the World.
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Cidade Velha is located in Ribeira Grande de Santiago, Cape Verde, Africa. The coordinates are 14.9153 latitude, -23.6053 longitude.
Cidade Velha has a population of approximately 3,319 people, making it a town in Cape Verde.
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