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| Praia | ||
| island | Santiago | |
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| Residents | 127.832 () | |
| height | 1 m | |
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Praia is the capital of Cape Verde, it is located in the southeast of the island Santiago. The city has over 130,000 inhabitants, which is about a quarter of the total population of the island state.
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Praia is the Portuguese word for Beach. In the 17th century was above the as Praia de Gamboa famous beach the village Santa Maria. Ships moored in its natural harbor to pay the harbor fees in the neighboring capital Ribeira Grande to bypass. Around 1770 Santa Maria became the capital of the island, subsequently the plateau above the beach was laid out in colonial style. This plateau is the center of the historic old town, where most of the tourist points of interest are located.
getting there
By plane
The 1 Airport of Praia
(IATA: RAI) is about 3 km northeast of the city, its official name is Nelson Mandela International Airport. For details on the flight connections, see also Santiago
By bus
In the street
By boat
At the port 2 there are ferry connections to the islands Fogo and Brava, catamaran ferries are used, with which freight is also transported. For ferry traffic you should be a little flexible in terms of time. The terminal for cruise ships is also located here.
mobility
The touristic parts of the old town can be easily explored on foot.
Tourist Attractions
Much of the sights are on the plateau. It is protected from the sea side by a wall, and the old cannons are still in its loopholes. In the southern part of the plateau is the government district:
- 1 Presidential palace.
It is currently being extensively redesigned with the help of financial help from China. There are several government buildings and banks in the immediate vicinity.
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- 2 Quartel Jaime Mota.The old barracks has seen better days. It is right next to the presidential palace.
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- 3 Monumento do Diogo Gomes. The monument to this seafarer stands at the southern point of the plateau and offers a good view of the beach Praia do Gamboa.
- 4 town hall (Cámara Municipal)
- 5 cathedral (Nossa Senhora da Graça)
- 6 Palace of Justice
- 7 Supreme Court
- 8 Fundação Amílcar Cabral. With her mural.
- 9 Alexandre Square in Albuquerque, in the center of the old town. Albuquerque was a governor of the island and known as a passionate card player. For this reason the corners of the square are paved with the symbols of the playing cards, on the corner by the town hall there is e.g. a "red heart".
- 1 Mercado Municipal. Even if you don't want to buy anything, the market is worth a visit. You shouldn't be claustrophobic, however, and a certain amount of caution is required.
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- 11 Praia de Gamboa. Named for the city, but not suitable for swimming.
- 13 Igreja do Nazareno. Protestant Church.
- 14 Assemblada Nacional. Parliament building.
- 15 Mercado de sucupira. If the Mercado Municipal is not enough for you, you can visit this African-looking market.
- 16 Ilhéu de Santa Maria. The small island at the port entrance is currently uninhabited and empty. There was once a quarantine station for lepers here. Chinese businessmen want to build a casino here in the near future.
activities
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
Learn
Work
security
health
Practical advice
trips
- To the Serra Malagueta National Park
- After Tarrafal to the palm beach
literature
Web links
- http://www.cmpraia.cv/ - Official website of Praia
