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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Cabo Verde
World Heritage Cabo Verde · UNESCO sites in Cabo Verde map · historical landmarks in Cabo Verde
Cabo Verde has 1 site on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 1 cultural inscription, inscribed in 2009. This map of UNESCO sites in Cabo Verde covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.
Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande was the country's first inscription, added in 2009; recurring threads across the list include ancient civilizations.
- Sites
- 1
- Cultural
- 1
- First inscribed
- 2009
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List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Cabo Verde
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira GrandeThe town of Ribeira Grande, renamed Cidade Velha in the late 18th century, was the first European colonial out. | 2009 | Cultural | The town of Ribeira Grande, renamed Cidade Velha in the late 18th century, was the first European colonial out. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Cabo Verde
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Cabo Verde?
- Cabo Verde has 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site: 1 cultural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Cabo Verde?
- Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande was inscribed in 2009. The town of Ribeira Grande, renamed Cidade Velha in the late 18th century, was the first European colonial out.
- Which UNESCO sites in Cabo Verde are easiest to reach?
- Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Cabo Verde.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Cabo Verde?
- The 1 UNESCO-listed site above are Cabo Verde's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande (2009). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.