Centre historique de Praia
Centre historique de Praia is part of the Tentative list of Cabo Verde in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
The historic center of Praia shows a 19th century, European-style urban planning fitting to a capital. Praia had become the colonial capital in 1770 and became the capital of the independent Cabo Verde in 1975 as well. Notable structures include the Palace of the President, Albuquerque Square and the Jaime Mota barracks.
Map of Centre historique de Praia
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Site Info
- Full Name
- Centre historique de Praia
- Country
- Cabo Verde
- Added
- 2016
- Type
- Cultural
- Categories
- Urban landscape - Colonial
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- By ID
Site History
2016 Revision
Renomination of Le Plateau de la ville de Praia (2004)
2016 Added to Tentative List
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