Praia: Sightseeing
Places and attractions in the Sightseeing category
Dona Maria Pia Lighthouse
Standing sentinel on the rocky shores of Praia, Cape Verde, the Dona Maria Pia Lighthouse is a beacon of maritime safety and cultural significance. This guiding light serves as a pivotal navigational aid for vessels sailing through the often-treacherous waters...
Praça Alexandre Albuquerque
Nestled in the heart of Praia, the capital city of Cape Verde, Praça Alexandre Albuquerque stands as a quintessential emblem of the city's cultural and historical heritage. This central square, named after a prominent Portuguese colonial administrator, is a hub of...
Museu Etnográfico da Praia
The Museu Etnográfico da Praia is a cultural gem nestled in the heart of Cape Verde's bustling capital city, Praia. As a beacon of heritage on the island of Santiago, this museum offers visitors a profound glimpse into the rich ethnographic history of Cape Verde.
National Auditorium
In the heart of Praia, the capital city of Cape Verde, stands the National Auditorium, a beacon of cultural expression and theatrical performance in this island nation. As a hub for the arts, this theatre plays a pivotal role in fostering the cultural landscape of Cape...
Quebra Canela
Quebra Canela is a serene beach tucked away in the bustling city of Praia, the capital of Cape Verde. Known for its golden sands and azure waters, this urban oasis offers a perfect escape for both locals and tourists looking to unwind by the Atlantic Ocean.
Pro-Cathedral of Our Lady of Grace
The Pro-Cathedral of Our Lady of Grace, a revered religious edifice, stands as a beacon of faith in the city of Praia, Cape Verde. This church, while not as ancient as some of its European counterparts, holds significant importance for the local Catholic community...
Monumento de Diogo Gomes
The Monumento de Diogo Gomes stands as a proud testament to the historic legacy of Cape Verde, located in the bustling city of Praia, the capital of this island nation. This sight is a commemorative statue honoring the Portuguese navigator and explorer Diogo Gomes, who...
Rua 5 de Julho
Rua 5 de Julho, nestled in the heart of Praia, the capital city of Cape Verde, is a vibrant street that embodies the dynamic spirit of this island nation. Known for its cultural significance and bustling atmosphere, Rua 5 de Julho is a central hub for both locals...
National Library of Cape Verde
The National Library of Cape Verde is located in Praia, Cape Verde. The library was established in 1999. The library maintains the National Bibliography, contains the country's historical archives and the theses and dissertation bank and is a legal deposit.
Presidential Palace
The Palácio da Presidência da República is a public building in the city centre of Praia, the capital of Cape Verde. It is situated on Rua Serpa Pinto, at the south end of Plateau, the historic district of Praia.
Rua Serpa Pinto
Rua Serpa Pinto is a street in the Plateau, the historic centre of Praia, Santiago island, Cape Verde. It is one of the main arteries of the city centre.
Ilhéu de Santa Maria
Ilhéu de Santa Maria is a small uninhabited islet of the Sotavento archipelago in Cape Verde located off the shore of the island Santiago. Like all Cape Verdean islands, the islet is of volcanic origin. The islet has an area of roughly 0.05 square kilometres and is 420 metres long and 130 metres wide.
Arquivo Histórico Nacional
The Arquivo Nacional de Cabo Verde is the national archive of Cape Verde. It is located in the capital city of Praia, on Avenida Combatentes da Liberdade da Patria, in the subdivision of Chã de Areia. It is housed in the former customs building, that was built in 1878.
Prainha
Prainha is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 309 at the 2010 census. It is situated on the coast, south of the city centre. Adjacent neighbourhoods are Achada Santo António to the north and Quebra Canela to the west. Several foreign embassies are located in Prainha.
Quartel Jaime Mota
Quartel Jaime Mota is a historical building in the historic city centre of Praia, Cape Verde. It is situated at the southern end of Avenida Andrade Corvo, near the Presidential Palace of Cape Verde.
Avenida Cidade de Lisboa
Avenida Cidade de Lisboa is an avenue west of the center of Praia, Santiago island, Cape Verde. It runs along the neighbourhoods of Várzea, Achadinha and Chã de Areia. It is one of the major arterial roads of the city. The street is named for Praia's town twinning with the city of Lisbon, Portugal.
Rampa São Januário
Chã de Areia is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 247 at the 2010 census. It is situated south and west of the city centre.
Platô
Plateau is the historic centre of the capital city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It gets its name because it is situated on a plateau overlooking the port of Praia. Its average elevation is 37 meters above sea level. The population of Plateau was 1,019 at the 2010 census.
Praça António Loreno
Praça Luís de Camões is the second main square of the capital city of Praia, Cape Verde. It is located between Rua Serpa Pinto and Avenida Andrade Corvo in the eastern part of the Plateau, the historical city centre of Praia. The square is named after the 16th century Portuguese writer Luís de Camões.
Avenida Charles Darwin
Achada Grande Frente is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 4,436 at the 2010 census.
Rua Patrice Lumumba
Plateau is the historic centre of the capital city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It gets its name because it is situated on a plateau overlooking the port of Praia. Its average elevation is 37 meters above sea level. The population of Plateau was 1,019 at the 2010 census.
Avenida Combatentes da Liberdade da Patria
Chã de Areia is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 247 at the 2010 census. It is situated south and west of the city centre.
Avenida Andrade Corvo
Avenida Andrade Corvo is an avenue in the Plateau of Praia, in the city centre of Praia, Santiago island, Cape Verde. It was named in honour of 19th century Portuguese politician João de Andrade Corvo. It runs south to north in the eastern part of the Plateau, parallel to Rua Serpa Pinto.
Avenida Amílcar Cabral
Avenida Amílcar Cabral is an avenue in the Plateau, the historic centre of Praia, Santiago island, Cape Verde. It is the neighborhood's longest street and the main artery of the city centre.
Quintal da Música
Quintal da Música, abbreviation: 5tal da Música is a music pub located in the downtown area of Praia, the Plateau and is located at 70A Avenida Amílcar Cabral in the northern part of the center, across Rua António Pusich and south of Rua António Macedo. It is one of the most famous and most used pubs and music pubs in Cape Verde.
Várzea
Várzea is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 4,834 at the 2010 census. It is situated west of the city centre. Adjacent neighbourhoods are Bairro Craveiro Lopes to the north, Platô to the east, Achada Santo António to the south and Terra Branca to the west.
Avenida de Cuba
Chã de Areia is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 247 at the 2010 census. It is situated south and west of the city centre.
Achada Grande Tras
Achada Grande Tras is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 2,958 at the 2010 census. It is situated east of the city centre, and south of the Nelson Mandela International Airport. Adjacent neighbourhoods include Achada Grande Frente and Lem Ferreira to the west.
Tira Chapéu
Tira Chapéu is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 5,785 at the 2010 census. It is situated west of the city centre.
Calabaceira
Calabaceira is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 4,582 at the 2010 census. It is situated northwest of the city centre, on the north bank of Ribeira da Trindade.
Vila Nova
Vila Nova is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 4,868 at the 2010 census. It is situated north of the city centre.
Ponta de Água
Ponta de Água is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 8,682 at the 2010 census. It is situated 2 km north of the city centre.
Terra Branca
Terra Branca is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 4,470 at the 2010 census. It is situated west of the city centre. Adjacent neighbourhoods are Várzea to the east, Achada Santo António to the south and Tira Chapéu to the west.
Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde
The Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde is a private university in Cape Verde. The university is named after the famous Swiss child psychologist and philosopher Jean Piaget.
Lem Ferreira
Lem Ferreira is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 1,456 at the 2010 census. It is situated directly east of the city centre, on the east bank of Ribeira da Trindade.
Achada de Santo António
Achada Santo António is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 12,965 at the 2010 census. It is situated near the Atlantic coast, southwest of the city centre.
Palmarejo
Palmarejo can mean the following geographic objects: Palmarejo, Cape Verde, a subdivision of Praia, Cape Verde Palmarejo, Coamo, Puerto Rico, a barrio in Puerto Rico Palmarejo, Corozal, Puerto Rico, a barrio in Puerto Rico Palmarejo, Lajas, Puerto Rico, a barrio in Puerto Rico...
Achada Grande Frente
Achada Grande Frente is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 4,436 at the 2010 census.
Achadinha de Baixo
Achadinha is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 8,483 at the 2010 census. It is situated north of the city centre.
Fazenda
Fazenda is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 1,848 at the 2010 census. It is situated directly north of the city centre. Bordering neighbourhoods include Lem Cachorro to the northeast, Paiol to the east, Platô to the south and Achadinha to the west.
University of Cape Verde
The University of Cape Verde is the only public university of Cape Verde. The main campus is in Palmarejo, Praia, but there are also institutes in Mindelo, Assomada and São Jorge dos Órgãos. It has over 5000 students.
Craveiro Lopes
Bairro Craveiro Lopes is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 1,519 at the 2010 census. It is situated northwest of the city centre.
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Region: Praia