Cidade Velha- The Finest Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande
The European countries have a treasure of places that are listed on the World Heritage Site. They have majestic palaces, a giant fortress, mesmerizing beaches and a town that reflects the European culture. Today we will be looking into one such historic centre. The Cidade Velha, the historic centre of Ribeira Grande is a unique place that is a must-visit. It is a European Colonial City that becomes the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009. And the uniqueness of the place has gained the city a place in the Seven Wonders of the World that is of Portuguese origin.
And that is more than enough for us to tempt to visit the place and explore more
About Cidade Velha
The town Cidade Velha was once known as the town of Ribeira Grande. It was a European colony in the 18th century. This beautiful city is located on the islands of Santiago. With beautiful streets and ports, the place is welcoming the tourist with extreme grandeur. The town remains you of the beautiful colonial-era that the place has shared.
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To understand a little more about the place, Ribeira Grande has a direct link to the history of African slaves and trade. However, Cidade Velha is considered a major part of the expansion of the countries like Europe and Africa. Due to the sea route, this becomes more feasible and easy for the town of Cidade Velha to connect with others for trade. Nevertheless, to get avid information about the historic events of the town, you need to explore the city’s best destinations.
The below listed are a few of them-
Quebra Canela
It is a small city adjacent or subdivision to Praia with a very minimum population to its credit. This place is well known for its tranquil beaches. Tourists love to walk on the shores, during the sunset and sunrise. The pebble shores look beautiful and serene throughout the day. The beach is popular among the tourist as well as the locals.
Prainha Beach
The Prainha Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in the Cidade Velha. With a population of 300 and less, the place is best for a surreal and quality time. The Prainha is a place that has some important government official buildings situated in the heart of the place. And the most important landmark of the place is Dona Maria Lighthouse.
