Pelourinho, Cidade Velha

Name: Pelourinho
Address: Cidade Velha, Cidade Velha, Cape Verde
Telephone: +238 594 78 24

#2 among attractions in Cidade Velha

Top attraction, Historical place, Unesco

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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. It is a white marble column in Manueline style, standing at the main square of the town. It was a symbol of municipal power, and of slavery: rebellious slaves were punished publicly at the pelourinho. ()

Unesco: from 2009Coordinates: 14°54'54"N, 23°36'18"W

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Cidade VelhaCidade Velha Cape Verde

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+238 594 78 24

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Pelourinho – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

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Church
Nossa Senhora do Rosário church, Cidade Velha
3 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.
6.9 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Monte das Vacas, Santiago
177 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.
5.5 miE
Neighbourhood
Tira Chapéu, Praia
140 min walk • 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.
4.5 miE
Universities and schools
Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde, Praia
116 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.
5.2 miE
Neighbourhood
Palmarejo, Praia
134 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...
5.2 miE
Universities and schools
University of Cape Verde, Praia
134 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.
6.5 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde, Praia
166 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.

Pelourinho, Cidade Velha

Facts and practical information

Pelourinho – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nossa Senhora do Rosário church, Cidade Velha

Monte das Vacas, Santiago

Tira Chapéu, Praia

Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde, Praia

Palmarejo, Praia

University of Cape Verde, Praia

Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde, Praia