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Pelourinho

Tourist attraction • Historical landmark • Historic site

One of the Best Places To Visits in Ribeira Grande de Santiago (Cidade Velha)


Address

W97V+XXR, National Highway, Cidade Velha, Cape Verde

Rating on Google Maps

4.40
(576517 reviews)

Visitor Reviews


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  • 2/5 Diego A. 2 years ago on Google • 18 reviews
    The place is at a nice spot and food is decent. However, they took more than 1h to serve us, it was full of flies and they did not have any dessert.
    2 people found this review helpful đź‘Ť

  • 5/5 Dmitriy S. 6 years ago on Google • 577 reviews
    The place where the slaves were traded in the times of golden triangle trade between Europe, Africa and America. The square is located in the old capital city of Cape Verde - Cidado Velha. A must see if you're on Santiago island - here you can breathe the history of Cape Verde.
    1 person found this review helpful đź‘Ť

  • 5/5 Ma 2 months ago on Google • 160 reviews New
    Especie de plaza de venta local de artículos turísticos y artesanales. Punto de encuentro y reunion para visitantes de Cidade Velha. Esta columna servia para atar a los esclavos, según nos cuentan. El guia local Julio, te descubre toda Cidade velha y toda la isla de Santiago. Puedes preguntar por Julio en cualquiera de los restaurantes de Cidade Velha 💯🍀💫
    1 person found this review helpful đź‘Ť

  • 5/5 Andrej K. 6 years ago on Google • 73 reviews
    Center of Cidade Velha. You can feel history here.
    1 person found this review helpful đź‘Ť

  • 5/5 arlindo b. 2 years ago on Google • 33 reviews
    Great history,a slave market which all slaves that had to go to Assores,Madera, Europe,North and South America had to be sold or traded in the slave market where the Pelourinho is located about 3 meters from the center of the slave market.
    1 person found this review helpful đź‘Ť

  • 5/5 Sebastiaan 2 years ago on Google • 32 reviews
    Really nice restaurant, seems the only in town where locals and tourists mix and where prices are reasonable
    1 person found this review helpful đź‘Ť

  • 4/5 Ru W. 2 years ago on Google • 942 reviews
    Der Pranger im Zentrum der Alten Stadt wurde zwischen 1512 und 1520 als Symbol der städtischen Macht und der königlichen Justiz erbaut. Hier wurden die Akten des Stadtrats öffentlich verlesen und Verstöße bestraft. Es war ein privilegierter Ort für den Handelsaustausch, vorwiegend Sklaven und andere Produkte des Landes.

  • 4/5 Ralf W. 5 years ago on Google • 670 reviews
    Nice village with a long history. Well worth visiting. There are a some restaurants around for lunch.

  • 5/5 Xavier G. 4 months ago on Google • 336 reviews
    Pour la mémoire

  • 3/5 Andy D. 1 year ago on Google • 249 reviews
    Not much evidence of the former slave market. Nice view of the beach front, a couple of restaurants and a few craft stalls.

  • 4/5 Jarvis H. 3 years ago on Google • 179 reviews
    Oldest Town on the island. Most of the buildings remained from historic times and can still be seen. There is also an archeological find about 5 minutes walk in the valley. Ibcant remember how far back it dates as I saw it only when they had just discovered it. I will update if I find more I fo.

  • 5/5 Abel C. 5 months ago on Google • 122 reviews
    Agradável ver a primeira cidade ocidental nos trópicos

  • 5/5 Ralf K. 6 days ago on Google • 95 reviews New
    Sehr schöner kleiner Ort.

  • 4/5 Hermann D. 3 years ago on Google • 92 reviews
    Kann man nur empfehlen, gegrillt wird auf einer halben Ă–ltonne. So Stelle ich mir ein Strandlokal vor. Essen super. Alles top und super nett, im Kaffee braucht man nicht unbedingt probieren.

  • 4/5 Heron 2. 1 year ago on Google • 66 reviews
    Der Pelourinho ist eine Säule (Pranger)und diente als Zeichen der Macht. Er wurde restauriert. Sowohl der Platz, wie auch die gesamte alte Hauptstadt sind sehr klein und komplett dörflich. In maximal 2 Stunden hat man alles gesehen. Wir waren eher enttäuscht. Säule, Kirche und alte Festung -das war es dann schon. Kleiner Strand noch. Man kann das Taxi gleich für die Rückfahrt mit buchen und warten lassen.

  • 4/5 Jose A. 5 years ago on Google • 61 reviews
    One of historical place in Cape Verde, also some restaurants around the the sea side and of course can always swimming a little bit.

  • 4/5 Victoria G. 5 years ago on Google • 46 reviews
    We were on a tour of Cidade Velho and this restaurant was our stop for lunch. We were able to select our fresh fish from several options placed on display and 15-20 minutes later our lunch was prepared and ready for us. It was actually the best fish I had during my week long visit to Praia. We had outdoor seating that was adjacent to the ocean and a great breeze. It was a casual yet lively place to enjoy a leisurely meal. I would recommend the restaurant to others as a nice place to enjoy a meal.

  • 5/5 Dalila R. 9 months ago on Google • 37 reviews
    Lugar histĂłrico de muito sofrimento no passado.

  • 5/5 Kassav m. 2 months ago on Google • 30 reviews New
    Aqui é o berço da naçao cabo verdiana

  • 4/5 Cardoso M. 3 years ago on Google • 28 reviews
    Nice historical place to visit in Cape Verde where you can experience a little about our past.

  • 5/5 Ole P. 1 year ago on Google • 27 reviews
    Schöner historischer Ort. Von hier fahren auch die Minibusse wieder nach Praia für 1€ pro Person.

  • 5/5 JosĂ© L. 5 days ago on Google • 23 reviews New
    Esta situado na praça local onde se pode passar algum tempo visitando as redondezas sem pressas... relaxando e aproveitando o ambiente descontraído que reina na zona...ver o por do sol na praia e simplesmente desfrutar de tudo.

  • 5/5 Yaw A. 8 months ago on Google • 20 reviews
    Nice and beautiful place Cape Verde is a paradise

  • 5/5 Luis A. 4 years ago on Google • 20 reviews
    Nice place to learn more about the culture of Cape Verde, this is where did use to sell and showcase slaves brought from Africa 🌍

  • 4/5 Karsten T. 1 year ago on Google • 16 reviews
    Ein sehr schöner Ort mit sehenswerter Festung über der Stadt.Gute Gastronomie.Leckeres Essen das sehr günstig ist.

  • 5/5 Adilson 3 years ago on Google • 14 reviews
    Pilory, mémorable place for business ( slaves trade)

  • 4/5 Dino C. 1 month ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    Nice central spot to meet or find transportation. Some locals will try to sell you their products, but always friendly. Also there’s free public wifi in this spot that’s pretty good in case you need to connect

  • 4/5 Edmir X. 4 years ago on Google
    Historical place! In the past, symbol of Justice and Crown ( Portuguese colonial ) but also symbol of torture ( African Slaves).

  • 1/5 Jose B. 5 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Atendimento péssimo Pouca ou nada de simpatia má formação e o frango assado queimado e não do momento é restaurante cheio de cães e gatos não recomendo.

  • 4/5 CGC, P. 8 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Gostei Muito interresdante


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