🏟️ Pelourinho (Cidade Velha)

Cape Verde · Africa · 14.92°N, 23.61°W

The Pelourinho is an important monument in the city of Cidade Velha in the south of Santiago, Cape Verde. The historic centre of Cidade Velha is an UNESCO World Heritage Site since June 2009. It is a white marble column in Manueline style, standing at the main square of the town. It was a symbol of municipal power, and of slavery: rebellious slaves were punished publicly at the pelourinho.

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Country	Cape Verde
Continent / region	Africa
Coordinates (approx.)	14.92°N, 23.61°W · view on map

Pelourinho (Cidade Velha) is located in Cape Verde, in Africa.

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