Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande

travel · 📍 Bo, Sierra Leone

Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande — Cultural World Heritage Site in Cabo Verde. The town of Ribeira Grande, renamed Cidade Velha in the late 18th century, was the first European colonial outpost in the tropics. Located in the south of the island of Santiago, the town features some of the original street layout impressive remains including two churches, a royal fortress and Pillory Square with its ornate 16th century marble pillar. Inscribed by UNESCO in 2009. Plan a visit, location and history via the official UNESCO page. Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre.

Category

travel · tours

Address

Cabo Verde

City

Bo

Region/State

Africa

Country

Sierra Leone

Website

https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1310