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Cidade velha excursion
Santiago, Cape Verde
Praia, Cape Verde
$120.98
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Overview
Historical insights await as you delve into the architecture of Santiago and the legacy of Portuguese colonization. The island was discovered by António da Noli in 1460, establishing Ribeira Grande as a crucial settlement.
- 🏛️ Santiago became a key port for Portuguese colonization towards Africa and South America.
- 🌊 Ribeira Grande benefited from abundant water, enhancing its settlement conditions compared to Alcatrazes.
- ⚓ In the 16th and 17th centuries, it served as a center for maritime trade between Africa, Brazil, and the Caribbean.
- 🛑 Proximity to the African coast made it essential for the trade of enslaved persons.
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Cidade velha excursion
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
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Cidade VelhaLanguage Download PDF Watch Edit Cidade Velha (Portuguese for "old city", also: Santiago de Cabo Verde) is a city[2] in the southern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Founded in 1462,[3]:77 it is the oldest settlement in Cape Verde and its former capital. Once called Ribeira Grande, its name was changed to Cidade Velha in the late 18th century.[4] It is the seat of the Ribeira Grande de Santiago municipality. Located 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 one of the Seven Wonders of Portuguese Origin in the World in 2009.
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Cidade velha excursion
Santiago, Cape Verde
Praia, Cape Verde
$120.98
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they redeem the gift voucher.
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