Things to do in Cidade Velha, Santiago: The Best Sights & Landmarks

December 22, 2021 Karren Gelb

Discover the best top things to do in Cidade Velha, Cape Verde including Rue Banana, Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande, Fortaleza Real de San Felipe, Pelourinho, Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosario, Convento de Sao Francisco, Se Catedral.
Restaurants in Cidade Velha

1. Rue Banana

Cidade Velha, Santiago Cape Verde http://www.caboned.com/infocidadevelha.html
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4.5 based on 113 reviews

Rue Banana

2. Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande

Igreja de Nossa Sra. do Rosario, Cidade Velha, Santiago 1110 Cape Verde http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1310
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande

Reviewed By amha_z - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The old city Cidade Velha is not far from Praia. It is about 10 - 15 KM. I arranged a tour and transportation with a tour guide to visit the old city and other places and the price was reasonable. My tour started from touring the fortress built by the colony on top of the hill. Before visiting the inside part of the fortress, you pay about $5 as entrance and watch a video about the fortress and the city. Then, you enter inside and see where the slaves where imprisoned and the soldier's quarter. Also, you see various canons that were kept to defend any enemies. After this visit, you go down to the city and see old church that is ruined. Finally, you will visit old houses that are intact and still in use and in the center of the city, various handicraft local made souvenirs are available if you want to buy some. In general, one must visit the old city if you come to Praia and you will get adequate information about the history of Cabo Verde.

3. Fortaleza Real de San Felipe

Rua de Forteleza, Cidade Velha, Santiago 7629 Cape Verde http://www.facebook.com/ecozonecapeverde/photos
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4.0 based on 147 reviews

Fortaleza Real de San Felipe

Overlooking Cidade Velha, approach from turning on the road from Praia.

Reviewed By anthonymU6229RS - Columbus, United States

Very nice visit and I recommend hiring the local tour guide to walk you through the fort and explain the history of the area.

4. Pelourinho

Hauptplatz, Cidade Velha, Santiago 7629 Cape Verde
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4.0 based on 93 reviews

Pelourinho

5. Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosario

Rua Banana, Cidade Velha, Santiago 7629 Cape Verde http://www.hpip.org/def/en/Homepage/Entry
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4.0 based on 51 reviews

Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosario

6. Convento de Sao Francisco

Fortsetzung der Rua Banana, Cidade Velha, Santiago 7629 Cape Verde http://www.ipc.cv/index.php/sitio-historico-cidade-velha/339-convento-sao-francisco
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4.0 based on 26 reviews

Convento de Sao Francisco

7. Se Catedral

Einfahrtsstrasse von Praia nach Cidade Velha, Cidade Velha, Santiago 7629 Cape Verde http://curadoriacidadevelha.cv/index.php
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3.5 based on 56 reviews

Se Catedral

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