{"id":8390,"date":"2025-05-15T14:11:50","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T14:11:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/?p=8390"},"modified":"2026-08-21T11:23:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T11:23:10","slug":"cidade-velha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/en\/cidade-velha\/","title":{"rendered":"Old Town of Santiago, Cape Verde"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit the Old Town (or <strong>Old Town of Santiago<\/strong>), on the island of Santiago, Cape Verde, is to visit a place steeped in history. Situated 13 km from the city of Praia, the country\u2019s capital, Cidade Velha was Cape Verde\u2019s first capital, and was known at the time as <strong>Ribeira Grande<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_1.jpg\" alt=\"Cidade Velha\" class=\"wp-image-8415\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:44px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=19bTdeFxT5-iurRbTZfa1gMlKaULBecw&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<!-- Verticais laterais -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4062967657049718\" data-ad-slot=\"8857927712\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">A Brief History of the Old Town (Cidade Velha)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The city was <strong>founded in 1462<\/strong>, two years after the arrival of the Portuguese explorers. In the years that followed, it became an important historical site. In 1497, Vasco da Gama stopped here whilst on his voyage to discover the sea route to India. The following year, Christopher Columbus also stopped here on one of his voyages to the Americas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several decades of transatlantic slave trade followed. The city maintained this role for many years, owing to its strategic location. In the years that followed, the city continued to grow and develop, and many of its iconic buildings were constructed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 1769, it lost its importance when the capital was moved to the town of Praia de Santa Maria, now known as Cidade da Praia. As a result, many of its buildings were gradually abandoned and eventually fell into ruin. However, some effort has been made to revitalise this truly beautiful destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1348\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_23.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8431\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_23.jpg 1348w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_23-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_23-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_23-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_23-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1348px) 100vw, 1348px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How to Get to the Old Town<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_2.jpg\" alt=\"Cidade Velha\" class=\"wp-image-8416\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px;width:auto;height:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_2.jpg 801w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_2-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_2-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_2-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To get to Cidade Velha (Old Town), you\u2019ll really need to take a car. To do so, you can either take a taxi (where you\u2019ll obviously pay more) or opt for the island\u2019s traditional mode of transport: the <strong>Hiace<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Hiace (yes, referring to the Toyota Hiace) are minibuses that operate as buses on the island \u2013 they\u2019ll take you, at an affordable price, to various parts of the island. However, please bear in mind that, as long as there\u2019s space, the minibus will be full. In our case, there were 16 people (!!) crammed into the van on the return journey to Praia. So, don\u2019t choose this option if you have a problem with small spaces packed with too many people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">To catch these minibuses, head to the <strong>Sucupira Market<\/strong> in Praia, and next to the main roundabout you\u2019ll find the various possible destinations. Each minibus is clearly marked, so you\u2019ll have no trouble finding the one you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>prices<\/strong> are also very appealing. In 2024, we paid 300$ (Cape Verdean escudos) \u2013 the equivalent of around 2.72\u20ac \u2013 for the journey from Praia to Cidade Velha. Check prices and timetables with the driver, but the minibuses usually run very frequently. The Hiace drops you off in the heart of Cidade Velha, in the historic centre of Ribeira Grande, right by the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we eventually decided to go to the Royal Fortress of S\u00e3o Filipe, we chose to walk straight to the main road and catch the first Hiace that came along (which took about 2 minutes \u2013 all we had to do was wave our hand). As we hadn\u2019t started the journey from the historic centre, the fare was cheaper \u2013 we paid 200$ (around 1.81\u20ac). Payment is made in cash to the driver at the end of the journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Ribeira Grande Historic Centre<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_6-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8402\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px;width:auto;height:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_6-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_6-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_6-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_6-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_6.jpg 801w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pillory details<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">The <strong>Ribeira Grande Historic Centre<\/strong> is the heart of Cidade Velha. In the central area, as well as being a stop for the Hiace minibuses, you\u2019ll find taxis and the tourist information centre. This is also where the souvenir and craft stalls are \u2013 and it was here that we found the most beautiful souvenirs of our trip. If you\u2019d like to see more crafts, do also pop into the <strong>Cidade Velha Cultural Centre<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Here you will also find the city\u2019s <strong>Pillory, <\/strong>, dating from 1520. As Cidade Velha is the oldest town on the island, the pillory is believed to be the oldest monument in Cape Verde.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">This is also the area where the beach is located, as well as most of the <strong>caf\u00e9s and restaurants<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1348\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_3.jpg\" alt=\"Praia\" class=\"wp-image-8398\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_3.jpg 1348w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_3-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_3-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_3-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1348px) 100vw, 1348px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<!-- Verticais laterais -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4062967657049718\" data-ad-slot=\"8857927712\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:44px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Banana Street and the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Near the historic centre, you\u2019ll find <strong>Banana Street<\/strong>. This is the most famous street in Cidade Velha, having been the first to be built in Cape Verde. The street consists of a row of identical houses: painted white and with thatched roofs. Along the street you\u2019ll find several palm trees, which make this street even more iconic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_4.jpg\" alt=\"Rua Banana\" class=\"wp-image-8399\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_4.jpg 801w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_4-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_4-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_4-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_4-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_5.jpg\" alt=\"Rua Banana\" class=\"wp-image-8400\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_5.jpg 801w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_5-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_5-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_5-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_5-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">At the end of the street you will find the <strong>Church of Nossa Senhora do Ros\u00e1rio<\/strong>, built in the 15th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Built in the Manueline style, its wooden ceiling and tiled panel are particularly striking. The symbol of the Portuguese crown can be seen on its vaulted ceiling. It is the first colonial church and also the oldest building still in use in Cape Verde. Admission was <strong>free<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:43px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8418\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_13.jpg 801w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_13-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_13-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_13-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_13-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8419\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_12.jpg 801w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_12-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_12-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_12-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_12-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"734\" height=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_14.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8420\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_14.jpg 734w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_14-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_14-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_14-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 734px) 100vw, 734px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Old Town Cathedral<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you walk in the opposite direction, you will come across the ruins of what was once the cathedral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Construction began in 1556, but work was suspended 36 years later, in 1592. This hiatus lasted more than 100 years, with the building finally being completed towards the end of the 16th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few years later, it was plundered by French privateers, which resulted in extensive damage to the building. As they withdrew from the island, the privateers took everything they could, including the bells and the furnishings of the cathedral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although it lies in ruins, one can still sense the grandeur this monument once possessed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1348\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_7.jpg\" alt=\"Ru\u00ednas da S\u00e9 Catedral\" class=\"wp-image-8404\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_7.jpg 1348w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_7-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_7-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_7-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1348px) 100vw, 1348px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Part of the ruins of the Cathedral<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Convent of St. Francis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After lunch, we set off towards the <strong>Convent of St. Francis<\/strong>, a 5-minute walk from the historic centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the entrance to the convent were two men who, although they did not appear to be staff members, told us that we would have to pay to visit <strong>500$ \/ each<\/strong> (around \u20ac4.53), but the ticket also gave us access to the fortress. We paid and were given a ticket in return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1348\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_8.jpg\" alt=\"Interior do Convento de S\u00e3o Francisco\" class=\"wp-image-8406\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_8.jpg 1348w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_8-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_8-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_8-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1348px) 100vw, 1348px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_9.jpg\" alt=\"Interior do Convento de S\u00e3o Francisco\" class=\"wp-image-8407\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_9.jpg 801w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_9-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_9-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_9-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_9-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The convent is a 17th-century building commissioned by Joana Coelho, a wealthy landowner from the island of Santiago. This building served as a refuge for Franciscan friars, who also used it as a training centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The building was subsequently partially destroyed by a fire and, in 1712, was also attacked by French privateers. Later, a storm destroyed part of the convent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Between 2001 and 2005, the church building underwent restoration work, supported by the Spanish Government, and has since hosted a number of socio-cultural events. It is, however, in a state of decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the road leading to the convent, you will also find the <strong>ruins of the Church of Nossa Senhora da Concei\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8410\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_10.jpg 801w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_10-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_10-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_10-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_10-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The route to the ruins of the Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception and the Convent of St Francis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_11.jpg\" alt=\"Ru\u00ednas da Igreja Nossa Senhora da Concei\u00e7\u00e3o.\" class=\"wp-image-8411\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_11.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_11-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_11-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_11-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ruins of the Church of Nossa Senhora da Concei\u00e7\u00e3o<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<!-- Verticais laterais -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4062967657049718\" data-ad-slot=\"8857927712\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Royal Fortress of S\u00e3o Filipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s time to visit the main attraction of the Old Town: the <strong>Royal Fortress of S\u00e3o Filipe<\/strong>. It\u2019s about a 12-minute walk (all uphill) from the historic centre to get here, but believe me, it\u2019s well worth it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Armed with the ticket we had bought at the convent, we entered the fortress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Royal Fortress (or Fort) of S\u00e3o Filipe was built between 1587 and 1593, in response to an attack by privateers a few years earlier. It stands 120 metres above mean sea level and serves a defensive purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1348\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_15.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8425\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_15.jpg 1348w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_15-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_15-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_15-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1348px) 100vw, 1348px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_17-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8426\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_17-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_17-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_17-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_17-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_17.jpg 1348w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_16.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8427\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_16.jpg 801w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_16-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_16-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_16-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_16-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1798\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_18.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8429\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_18.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_18-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_18-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_18-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_18-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_18-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_19.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8428\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_19.jpg 801w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_19-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_19-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_19-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_19-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is currently the best-preserved monument in the Old Town, having undergone a recent restoration, which included the addition of wooden walkways to improve access to the building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can walk along the fortress walls and enjoy the view of the Old Town. And don\u2019t forget to go down into the vaulted cistern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On <a href=\"https:\/\/ipc.cv\/monumento-e-sitio\/forte-real-de-sao-filipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">website of the Cape Verde Institute of Cultural Heritage<\/a> there is a very interesting map showing the location of the old parts of the fortress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_21.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8421\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_21.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_21-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_21-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_21-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_21-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Convent of St. Francis seen from the fortress<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1348\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_20.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8422\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_20.jpg 1348w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_20-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_20-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_20-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_20-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1348px) 100vw, 1348px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View from the fortress towards the interior of the island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1348\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_22.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8423\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_22.jpg 1348w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_22-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_22-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_22-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CidadeVelha_22-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1348px) 100vw, 1348px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Old Town as seen from the Fortress of S\u00e3o Filipe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:43px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leaving the fortress, we followed the dirt track until we reached the paved road. From there, we flagged down a Hiace to take us back to the \u2018new town\u2019, Cidade da Praia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<!-- Verticais laterais -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4062967657049718\" data-ad-slot=\"8857927712\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">more to see<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure 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