The UNESCO Sites in Cape Verde have resulted from recognizing 1 cultural and natural landmark as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Cape Verde and 8 locations on the Cape Verde UNESCO tentative list. These tourist sites in Cape Verde are acknowledged for their unique and valuable cultural, natural, artistic, and historical significance and are preserved for future generations to enjoy.
In addition to these 1 sites in the Cape Verde UNESCO list, there are many other places to travel to Cape Verde that are being considered for UNESCO recognition. These sites, listed on the tentative list, showcase the rich cultural heritage of the country and are waiting for approval to join the prestigious and famous World Heritage Sites list.
To help visitors discover these remarkable Cape Verde tourist attractions, we have put together an interactive map of the UNESCO sites in Cape Verde.
Cape Verde UNESCO Map
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World Heritage Sites in Cape Verde
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Cape Verde
There are 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cape Verde. All of these three sites are listed under the Cultural category.
- Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Cape Verde are protected locations for their cultural and natural importance.
Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande
Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Cape Verde, West Africa. It was the first European colonial outpost in the tropics and served as a hub for the transatlantic slave trade. The historic center features colonial-era architecture, including the 16th-century Nossa Senhora do Rosário church, which is considered the oldest surviving colonial church in the world. The site also includes the ruins of the Royal Fortress of São Filipe, a fortification built in the 16th century to protect the city from pirates and other European powers. Today, Cidade Velha is an important cultural and historical site, attracting visitors from around the world.
Cape Verde UNESCO tentative list
- Centre historique de Nova Sintra
- Parc Naturel de Fogo – Chã das Caldeiras
- Complexe d’aires Protégées de l’île de Santa Luzia et des Ilots Branco et Raso
- Camp de concentration du Tarrafal
- Centre historique de Praia
- Centre historique de São Filipe
- Parc Naturel Cova, Paúl et Ribeira da Torre
- Salines de Pedra de Lume
Tours in Cape Verde
Our choices of tours in Cape Verde are divided into thematic features such as Sal Island, Mindelo, and Praia Experience.