Fort Real de São Filipe, Santiago

Name: Fort Real de São Filipe
Address: Santiago, Cape Verde

#13 among attractions in Santiago

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Forte Real de São Filipe is a 16th century fortress in the city of Cidade Velha in the south of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It is located on a plateau above the town centre, 120 meters above sea level. The historic centre of Cidade Velha is an UNESCO World Heritage Site since June 2009. The fort was part of a system of defence for the city, which also included six smaller forts on the coast and a wall along the port. ()

Local name: Forte Real de São Filipe Built: 1593 (431 years ago)Coordinates: 14°55'5"N, 23°36'36"W

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Nearby attractions include: Nossa Senhora do Rosário church, Pelourinho, Monte das Vacas, Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde.

~1750 ftE
Church
Nossa Senhora do Rosário church, Cidade Velha
9 min walk • Nossa Senhora do Rosario church is a 15th century church in the town of Cidade Velha on the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It is located in the northwest of the town, near the right bank of the stream Ribeira Grande de Santiago. The historic centre of Cidade Velha is an UNESCO World Heritage Site since June 2009.
0.4 miSE
Historical place,
Pelourinho, Cidade Velha
11 min walk • The Pelourinho is an important monument in the city of Cidade Velha in the south of Santiago, Cape Verde. The historic centre of Cidade Velha is an UNESCO World Heritage Site since June 2009.
7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Monte das Vacas, Santiago
178 min walk • Monte das Vacas is a mountain located in the southeastern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It is 2 km south of Ribeirão Chiqueiro and 8 km of the city centre of the capital Praia. Its elevation is 437 meters.
4.9 miE
Universities and schools
Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde, Praia
124 min walk • 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.
5.6 miE
Neighbourhood
Palmarejo, Praia
142 min walk • 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...
5.6 miE
Universities and schools
University of Cape Verde, Praia
143 min walk • 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.
6.6 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde, Praia
169 min walk • Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde is a multi-purpose stadium in Praia, Cape Verde. Used for football matches, it is home to the Cape Verde National football team. The stadium has an announced capacity of 15,000 people. It is owned by the government of Cape Verde, and operated by an appointed Commission of Stadium Administration.