Palácio do Povo, Colonial government building in Mindelo, Cape Verde
The Palácio do Povo stands with its pink exterior and neoclassical design at the eastern end of Rua Libertadores de África in central Mindelo.
Initially constructed as a single-floor structure in 1874, the building expanded to include a second floor between 1928 and 1934 during Cape Verde's colonial period.
The palace currently houses exhibitions dedicated to local heritage, including a permanent collection highlighting the musical legacy of Cesária Évora.
Visitors can find the palace along Avenida Baltazar Lopes da Silva, with the building operating as a cultural center that features rotating art displays.
The structure changed its name from Palácio do Governo to Palácio do Povo in 1975 when Cape Verde gained independence from Portugal.
Location: São Vicente
Inception: 1934
GPS coordinates: 16.88647,-24.98689
Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:43
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