Rua Banana with traditional houses dating back to the founding of the town in the 15th century. Cidade Velha, historic center of Ribeira Grande, listed as UNESCO world heritage. Island of Santiago (Ilha de Santiago), Islands of Cape Verde in the equatorial Atlantic.

africa architecture atlantic cabo verde cape verde cape verde islands cidade velha city colony dry season equator idyllic ilha de santiago ilhas de sotavento island landmark old poor portugal republic of cabo verde ribeira grande romatnic rua banana santiago settlement slave trade traditional typical unesco world heritage vulcanism horizontal