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This is the main façade of the Mercado Municipal (municipal market) in the center of the city of Mindelo, São Vicente Island. The building was constructed before independence. Unlike some African countries, Cape Verde preserved relatively well its historic and cultural heritage. Therefore, in the façade of the Mercado Municipal there is still the old colonial coat of arms of the city. Please, see in the workshops the top of the façade and a detail of the coat of arms, made with painted tiles (azulejos).
This is in the Rua de Lisboa (“Lisbon Street”), the one that runs from the bay shore to the former Governor's Palace.
See also the photos Mercado Municipal - inside and Mercado Municipal de Mindelo.
Fachada do Mercado Municipal do Mindelo, na Rua de Lisboa, ilha de São Vicente, Cabo Verde. Esta é a rua que vai da marginal até ao antigo Palácio do Governador. Ao contrário de outros países africanos, Cabo Verde perservou relativamente bem a herança histórica e cultural. Como se vê nos workshops, no topo da fachada foi mantido o antigo brasão colonial da cidade do Mindelo.
Vê também as fotos do interior do mercado:
Mercado Municipal - inside e Mercado Municipal de Mindelo.

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