São Filipe, Cape Verde
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São Filipe is a city on the west coast of Africa on the island of Fogo, Cape Verde. It is the capital of the island, and the seat of the São Filipe Municipality. The island's airport, São Filipe Airpo
Square in São Filipe
Chapel at Praça Alberto da Silva
Porto de Vale de Cavaleiros
Nossa Senhora da Conceição (Our Lady of Conception) church
Museu Municipal de São Filipe is a museum located in the historic centre of São Filipe, on the island of Fogo, Cape Verde. It is located in a sobrado, a colonial town house. The museum was opened on D
São Filipe, Cape Verde
…are here as well. The Museum Casa da Memória is at Praça 12 de Setembro in a merchant's house which was built in 1820. The neighbouring house is the municipal museum (Museu Municipal). In its inner court several endemic plants of Fogo, some of which are endangered species, were planted, e.g. Crabo bravo (Erysimum caboverdiana) and…
Front of the museum next to the square
A traditional hut (funco) in the backyard of the museum