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Fortaleza Real de São Filipe
Cidade Velha, Santiago, Cabo Verde
Fortaleza Real de São Filipe is a historic fortress that overlooks the town of Cidade Velha on Santiago Island in Cabo Verde.
Built by the Portuguese in the late 16th century, it was constructed to protect the settlement from pirate attacks and foreign invasions during the colonial period. Perched on a hilltop, the fortress offers impressive views of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding landscape.
Today, it is one of Cabo Verde’s most important historical monuments and forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cidade Velha, providing visitors with insight into the country’s colonial history and its role in early transatlantic trade.
Location
W98X+C5P, National Highway, Cidade Velha, Cape Verde
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