The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites are places of importance to cultural or natural heritage as described in the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, established in 1972. [1] Cape Verde accepted the convention, making its historical sites eligible for inclusion on the list. As of 2023, Cape Verde has only one World Heritage Site. [2]
Name | Image | Location | Criteria | Year | Description |
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Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande | Ribeira Grande | Cultural (ii) (iii) (vi) | 2009 | 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. [3] |
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites are places of importance to cultural or natural heritage as described in the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, established in 1972. [1] Cape Verde accepted the convention, making its historical sites eligible for inclusion on the list. As of 2023, Cape Verde has only one World Heritage Site. [2]
Name | Image | Location | Criteria | Year | Description |
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Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande | Ribeira Grande | Cultural (ii) (iii) (vi) | 2009 | 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. [3] |