Pelourinho

The Pelourinho is an important monument in the city of in the south of . The historic centre of Cidade Velha is an UNESCO World Heritage Site since June 2009.
Wikipedia
Photo: Balou46, CC BY 4.0.
  • Opening hours: 24/7
  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Description: UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cidade Velha, Cape Verde, Pillory
  • Also known as: “Pelourinho da Cidade Velha”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Nossa Senhora do Rosário church and Sé Catedral (Cidade Velha).

Church
Photo: Ji-Elle, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Nossa Senhora do Rosario church is a 15th century church in the town of on the , . It is located in the northwest of the town, near the right bank of the stream Ribeira Grande de Santiago. is situated 170 metres north of Pelourinho.

Church
Photo: Xandu, Public domain.
is a church, which is situated 210 metres southeast of Pelourinho.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cidade Velha and Calabaceira.

Photo: Wikimedia, CC0.
Cidada Velha is a city on the island of , . It is the oldest European city in the Tropics. This is an easy half-day trip from although there probably won't be enough interest to keep you there any longer.

Village
Photo: Christian Pirkl, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a village in the southern part of the island of , . It is part of the municipality . In 2010 its population was 366.

Village
Photo: Christian Pirkl, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a village in the southern part of the island of , . It is part of the municipality of . In 2010 its population was 1,113. is situated 2½ km north of Pelourinho.

Pelourinho

Latitude
14.91504° or 14° 54′ 54″ north
Longitude
-23.60508° or 23° 36′ 18″ west
Open location code
796RW98V+2X
Open­Street­Map ID
node 909626615
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­pillory
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Wiki­data ID
Q38312773
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In Other Languages

From French to Slovenian—“Pelourinho” goes by many names.

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