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    January 18, 2024

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    Praça Alexandre Albuquerque is the main square of the capital city of Praia, Cape Verde. It is located in the southwestern part of the plateau, the historic city center of Praia. Formerly known as Praça do Pelourinho, it received its current name in 1876 in honor of the Portuguese colonial governor Caetano Alexandre de Almeida e Albuquerque. It is lined with several historic public buildings and townhouses, many of which date back to the 19th century. The square is surrounded by Rua Patrice Lumumba, Rua Serpa Pinto and Avenida Amílcar Cabral. Wikibrief.org
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    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 at the town hall is e.g. a "red heart".
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    When we were there over Christmas, the whole place was decorated and you could buy sweets and knickknacks at various stalls.
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