Showing posts with label Cape Varde. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cape Varde. Show all posts

Monday, July 8, 2019

Cape Verde: Cidade Velha

Cidade Velha is a city in the southern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Founded in 1462, it is the oldest settlement in Cape Verde and its former capital. Some of the meticulously planned original design of the site is still intact, including a royal fortress, two churches and a 16th-century town square. Today, Cidade Velha is an Atlantic shipping stop and center for Creole culture. The city became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009.


Thanks to Mr Edward.

Friday, November 16, 2012

Cape Verde: Beaches

Republic of Cape Verde is a group of 10 islands in Atlantic ocean, 570 kms west of African coast. Praia is the capital and official language is Portuguese.



My first card from Cape Verde.  Thanks to Ms Eilea who was visiting the islands.