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French: Cidade Velha, centre historique de Ribeira Grande
The Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande is a World Heritage site in Cape Verde defined by the UNESCO in 2009 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing location.
It is on position 909 (938, 757) in our monthly survey..

"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."
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Criteria:

(ii)(iii)(vi)

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