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K2000
August 6, 2021
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The fortress is called "Cidade da Riebeira Grande de Santiago" or simply "Cidade Velha."
Founded in 1462, it is the oldest settlement in Cape Verde. It was the first European colonial city in the region.
Both Christopher Columbus and Vasco da Gama docked here on their way to the Americas.
Founded in 1462, it is the oldest settlement in Cape Verde. It was the first European colonial city in the region.
Both Christopher Columbus and Vasco da Gama docked here on their way to the Americas.
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Norðurljós
November 22, 2018
Hiking
After lossy looting and destruction Philipp II gave the order to replace the weak defenses by a fort.
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August 6, 2021
Hiking
The valley behind the fortress is slightly reminiscent of a large well-known canyon on the other side of the Atlantic.
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