Message Invalid character found in the request target The valid characters are defined in RFC 7230 and RFC 3986 Description The server cannot or will not process the request due to something that is perceived to be a client error (e.g. Note The full stack trace of the root cause is available in the server logs A large-scale site-specific work by the Portuguese artist José Pedro Croft outside the Museu de Arte Contemporânea Armando Martins in Lisbon the Museu de Arte Contemporânea Armando Martins (Macam) will open its doors on 22 March—exactly 51 years after its founder The painting was by the now relatively unknown Portuguese artist Rogério Ribeiro but it set the businessman on a path to collecting some of the biggest names in Modern and contemporary art culminating in the opening of Macam to house his 600-piece collection “It has always been my understanding that an art collection shouldn’t just be used to decorate a house or be hidden away in a warehouse,” Martins says “The ultimate goal is for it to be displayed for the service and enjoyment of the community.” the Lady and the Priest 2 is one of the works in Macam's collection © Courtesy of Macam Macam is housed in the Palácio Condes da Ribeira Grande an 18th-century palace in western Lisbon that was built for the Marquis of Nisa and later hosted a school before standing empty for several years The Portuguese architectural firm Metro Urbe have renovated the building to include 2,000 sq These additions will make the project financially sustainable The hotel will also display works from the collection in its rooms and public spaces New works by the Canadian artist Angela Bulloch and the Portuguese artist José Pedro Croft have been commissioned for the outdoor terraces while a third work by the Spanish artist Carlos Aires is destined for the museum’s art bar housed in a former chapel where performances and other events are planned The project has taken nearly 20 years to bring to fruition Martins says that he had originally envisaged his museum being built from scratch on a parcel of public land by the Tejo River for which he obtained a 90-year lease It was to be designed by the postmodern Catalan architect Ricardo Bofill Macam is housed in the 18th-century Palácio Condes da Ribeira Grande Photo: © Fernando Guerra But the concession was revoked for what Martins says were political reasons I decided to acquire my own property to ensure independence I purchased the Palácio dos Condes da Ribeira Grande where I would establish my museum.” The 2008 financial crash the pandemic and the war in Ukraine all later led to further delays Martins studied mechanical engineering in Lisbon and went on to make his fortune in the cement and mining industries after moving to Brazil in the late 1970s He returned to Portugal and founded a property development company Armando Martins Photo: Frederico van Zeller In was in the 1980s that his collecting really took off and it now includes works by the most important Portuguese artists of the 20th century as well as international names such as Marina Abramović Martins says his favourites are the Modernist painters Eduardo Viana and Souza-Cardoso while among international artists he highlights the work of the German contemporary artist Albert Oehlen “I’m drawn to Modern and contemporary art because it resonates with me on a deeper level,” Martins says “While classical works inspire contemplation Macam will not only display works from Martins’ own holdings but will also exhibit other private collections It will become “a platform where collections meet expanding access to works of art that would otherwise be stored or restricted to private circles,” Martins says A new addition to the historic building has been created for this temporary exhibition space covered in tiles by the Portuguese ceramicist Maria Ana Vasco Costa Amadeo Sousa-Cardozo's Música Surda (around 1914-15) © Courtesy of Macam The opening of Macam comes at a time of significant growth in Lisbon’s art scene A museum dedicated to the work of the late contemporary artist Julião Sarmento is due to open this year in the nearby Belém neighbourhood while last year the Museu do Design and the Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian (Cam) reopened to the public with much fanfare after major renovations welcomes the latest addition to the Lisbon art scene “The news of Macam’s opening is great,” he says He sees its plan to play host to other collections as particularly important adding that it contributes “to the growth of a great art ecosystem in Lisbon” • Museu de Arte Contemporânea Armando Martins opens on 22 March the Portuguese capital is developing a lively contemporary art landscape But its “cool” reputation brings challenges as tourism soars archive1 February 2010After loans and offers of first refusal Portugal may lose billionaire's collection to Brazil José Berardo doubts government will buy The World Heritage Centre is at the forefront of the international community’s efforts to protect and preserve World Heritage partnerships for conservation Ensuring that World Heritage sites sustain their outstanding universal value is an increasingly challenging mission in today’s complex world where sites are vulnerable to the effects of uncontrolled urban development Our Partners Donate Take advantage of the search to browse through the World Heritage Centre information renamed Cidade Velha in the late 18th century was the first European colonial outpost in the tropics Located in the south of the island of Santiago the town features some of the original street layout impressive remains including two churches a royal fortress and Pillory Square with its ornate 16th century marble pillar rebaptisée Cidade Velha à la fin du XVIIIème siècle a été la première ville coloniale construite par les Européens sous les tropiques Située au sud de l'île de Santiago elle conserve une partie de son tracé viaire et d'importants vestiges une forteresse royale et la place du Pilori avec sa colonne de marbre de style manuélin مدينة ريبيرا غراند، التي أعيدت فسميت فيلها في أواخر القرن الثامن عشر، كانت أول مدينة بناها الاستعمار الأوروبي في المناطق المدارية تقع ريبيرا غراند في الجنوب من جزيرة سانتياغو، لا تزال تحافظ على بعض ملامحها التاريخية الأصلية وبعض المعالم القديمة الهامة من بينها كنيستان، و القلعة الملكية مع هيكلها في الساحة المزخرفة حسب القرن السادس عشر وعمودها الرخام bautizada de nuevo con el nombre de Cidade Velha a finales del siglo XVIII fue el primer establecimiento colonial europeo asentado en la zona tropical Situada en la parte meridional de la Isla de Santiago esta ciudad conserva parte de su trazado urbano primitivo en el que subsisten edificios y espacios admirables: dos iglesias una fortaleza real y la Plaza de la Picota con su rollo de mármol esculpido en estilo manuelino (siglo XVI) historic centre of Ribeira Grande demonstrates Outstanding Universal Value: Ribeira Grande was the first European colonial town to be built in the tropics and marks a decisive step in European expansion at the end of the 15th century towards Africa and the Atlantic area a key port of call for Portuguese colonisation and its administration It was an exceptional centre in the routes for international maritime trade included in the routes between Africa and the Cape It provides an early image of transcontinental geopolitical visions isolated but close to the coasts of Africa made it an essential platform for the Atlantic trade of enslaved persons of modern times A place of concentration of enslaved persons and the inhuman practices of the trade of enslaved persons Ribeira Grande was also exceptional in terms of the intercultural encounters from which stemmed the first developed Creole society The valley of Ribeira Grande experimented with new forms of colonial agriculture on the boundary between the temperate and tropical climates It became a platform for the acclimatisation and dissemination of plant species across the world the remains still present in Ribeira Grande and its maritime and agro-urban landscapes are testimony to its considerable role in international trade associated with the development of European colonial domination towards Africa and America and the birth of Atlantic triangular trade They are testimony to the organisation of the first intercontinental maritime trade and Ribeira Grande’s role as centre for the acclimatisation and dissemination of numerous plant species between the temperate and tropical zones maritime and landscape of Ribeira Grande provides eminent testimony to the origins and the development of over three centuries of Atlantic trade of enslaved persons in modern times and its relationships of domination It was a major place for its commercial organisation and the early experience of using enslaved persons to develop a colonial territory The mixing of human races and the meeting of African and European cultures gave birth to the first Creole culture Criterion (vi): Ribeira Grande is directly associated with the material manifestation of the history of the enslavement and trafficking of African peoples and with its considerable cultural and economic consequences Ribeira Grande was the cradle of the first fully fledged mixed-race Creole society Creole culture then spread across the Atlantic adapting to the different colonial contexts of the Caribbean and Americas Its forms affected many fields including the arts Ribeira Grande is an important initial link in an intangible heritage shared by Africa The authenticity and integrity of the property is generally acceptable together with the necessity of an ongoing policy of rehabilitation The property’s management system is satisfactory its legal protection must be completed and the practical methods for the operation of the recent inter-agency management structures specified This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Production is moving along on “Rabo de Peixe,” the second original Portuguese series for Netflix Produced by Ukbar Filmes and directed by Augusto Fraga and Patricia Sequeira “Rabo de Peixe” is a thriller with a little bit of sarcastic humor whose lives change forever with the arrival of a ton of cocaine “It’s a great pride to be able to tell the Azores to the world telling an incredible story in one of the most unique places on the planet,” said Fraga “This is a series of pure fun and adrenaline a reflection on the fate and fatality of the human condition,” he added The “Rabo de Peixe” project was selected from the competition for screenwriters launched in 2020 by Netflix and ICA (Instituto do Cinema e Audiovisual) “Rabo de Peixe” is being shot this week in Tapada de Mafra The cast includes several well-know Portuguese actors "Rabo de Peixe" is the second Portuguese series made entirely in Portugal for Netflix A wide-ranging programme aims to build capacity amongst local residents to understand the potentials offered by cultural heritage by supporting and enhancing local cultural entrepreneurship The initiative includes a wide range of actions from capacity building and project development to financial and marketing support It is developed by a consortium of partners including national and local government Ribeira Grande de Santiago is located in the southern end of the island of Santiago, 12 kilometres from Praia, in the archipelago of Cabo Verde. The town has a population of just under 1,300 inhabitants and a surface of approximately 200 hectares. It comprises the World Heritage site of Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande The property was inscribed on the World Heritage list in 2009 under criteria (ii) The islands of Cabo Verde were discovered between 1460 and 1462 by sailors at service of Portugal within the context of the European maritime expansion of the late 15th century Ribeira Grande became the first town founded in the archipelago and as such provides an early image of transcontinental geopolitical visions The town features some of the original street layout and impressive remains including two churches a royal fortress and Pillory Square with its ornate 16th-century marble pillar The World Heritage site counts with a number of challenges and opportunities the proximity to the capital and airport and the richness of cultural heritage create valuable opportunities for tourism-based development it is necessary to carefully manage this increasing touristic pressure The cultural and tourism sectors are weakly connected the city has seen an exodus of the local population Cidade Velha is part of the Japan-funded project “Post COVID-19 World Heritage Site Management: Integration of Conservation Tourism and Local Livelihood Strategies at World Heritage Sites” The objective for Cidade Velha is to empower the local communities associations and SMEs through their involvement in the valorisation of the cultural heritage of the city a new programme aims to promote cultural entrepreneurship on-site harness the potential of cultural heritage to contribute to local livelihoods and respond to the local economic and social conditions The programme aims to respond to the high unemployment rates amongst the local population and the low level of awareness about the potential of cultural heritage to support local livelihoods Workshop participants © Cultural Heritage Institute of Cabo Verde / World Heritage site management office the programme includes a wide range of actions such as creating a certified origin seal for products created on-site and organizing product expositions The actions are developed and implemented by a consortium of partners The project started in July 2019 and is expected to continue until December 2021 It has an approximate cost of 150,000 escudos (USD 1,580 as of October 2021) funded through different projects as well as commercial activities linked to tourism It learnt from previous creative entrepreneurship initiatives including the 2014 UNESCO project “Cidade Velha: Creative Economies The programme is mainly directed towards female heads of household an intensive economic activity that negatively impacts the well-being of the women who engage in it the site managers report that participants are able to identify key business opportunities in cultural tourism and understand the importance of the entrepreneur's profile in the success of the business the initiative “Cultural entrepreneurship” aims to promote sustainable social and economic development in the historic city of Cidade Velha reducing poverty and improving local livelihoods and well-being Overcoming challenges such as lack of organisation and financial resources the programme aims to build capacity amongst the local populations to understand the potentials offered by cultural heritage supporting and enhancing sustainable local economic development site manager of the World Heritage property "Ribeira Grande Contribution towards the implementation of the 2011 Recommendation on the Historic Urban Landscape The project aims to contribute to the implementation of the Historic Urban Landscape approach by: Civic engagement tools Knowledge and Planning tools Financial tools Contribution towards Sustainable Development If fully implemented in accordance with the described plans the initiative could contribute towards Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all full and productive employment and decent work for all Make cities and human settlements inclusive Note: the described potential impacts of the projects are only indicative and based on submitted and available information UNESCO does not endorse the specific initiatives nor ratifies their positive impact Mr Claudio Ramos, site manager of the World Heritage property "Ribeira Grande, Historic Centre of Cidade Velha”  Contact the site manager Federico Rudari.Cover image © Cultural Heritage Institute of Cabo Verde / World Heritage Site Management Office Note: The cases shared in this platform address heritage protection practices in World Heritage sites and beyond Items being showcased in this website do not entail any type of recognition or inclusion in the World Heritage list or any of its thematic programmes The practices shared are not assessed in any way by the World Heritage Centre or presented here as model practices nor do they represent complete solutions to heritage management problems The views expressed by experts and site managers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the World Heritage Centre The practices and views shared here are included as a way to provide insights and expand the dialogue on heritage conservation with a view to further urban heritage management practice in general Read today's Portuguese stories delivered to your email a tourist route identifying the main filming locations for the Netflix “Rabo de Peixe” series.    "We are currently uploading some content with some animation so that this itinerary is not monotonous I can say that this tourist itinerary will probably be presented by the end of October" “Rabo de Peixe” is the second Portuguese fiction series produced for Netflix and was directed by Augusto Fraga and Patrícia Sequeira The series arrived on Netflix in May and "given the success it had and the media impact the municipality decided to work on a tourist itinerary so that the guide can also have an impact on the local economy" The story of the series starts from a true event that occurred in 2001 when a sailboat sank with half a ton of cocaine on board with much of the drug washing up on the coast near Rabo de Peixe a fiction was constructed about four friends who and about a police investigation surrounding that wreck “Rabo de Peixe” was one of the ten winning projects in a script competition promoted by Netflix with the Instituto do Cinema e do Audiovisual Netflix announced that the Portuguese series would have a second season “Rabo de Peixe” was in the global ‘top’ of the ten most watched series in languages other than English We appreciate that not everyone can afford to pay for our services but if you are able to we ask you to support The Portugal News by making a contribution – no matter how small You can change how much you give or cancel your contributions at any time Send us your comments or opinion on this article Reaching over 400,000 people a week with news about Portugal Cidade Velha has been inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List marking Cape Verde's entry to the international community's inventory of properties of outstanding universal value chaired by María Jesús San Segundo Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of Spain to UNESCO which dates back to the late 15th century and bears testimony to the history of Europe's colonial presence in Africa and to the history of slavery Roni Amelan, r.amelan@unesco.orgIn Sevilleuntil 30 June: +33 (0) 61 54 30 212 Lucía Iglesias Kuntz (Spanish):l.iglesias@unesco.orgIn Sevilleuntil30 June: +33(0)61 46 95 498 Gina Doubleday (Paris)g.doubleday@unesco.org+33 (0)1 45 68 16 60 Audiovisual media:Carole Darmouni, c.darmouni@unesco.org+33 (0)1 45 68 17 38 British musician Calum Scott and Brazilian Veigh have been announced as headliners at Sound Route an event taking place on March 30 and preceding Monte Verde the sister event of the biggest music festival in the Azores once again focuses on internationally renowned artists” “The event that marks the beginning of the journey towards the 10th edition of MEO Monte Verde will take place on March 30th at the São Miguel Agricultural Association Pavilion [in the municipality of Ribeira Grande] and will feature artists considered “one of the biggest names in British pop music winner of Britain's Got Talent in 2015 and author and performer of songs that have millions of views such as 'Dancing On My Own' and ' You Are The Reason'” The organisation also states that tickets will soon be available at the usual points of sale at jmeventos.seetickets.com The 10th edition of the Monte Verde festival will take place on Monte Verde beach and features concerts by the Portuguese band Da Weasel and the Portuguese rapper Dillaz The Guidebook aims to make the urban legislation of the World Heritage city of Cidade Velha more accessible and understandable to the public It is an exemplary tool for awareness raising of local communities and decision makers architectural and urban landscapes of the World Heritage site   All photos by Sébastien Moriset © CRA-terre / Ensag The Guidebook for urban and architectural regulation of Cidade Velha (Cabo Verde) aims to make the urban legislation of the city of Cidade Velha inscribed on the World Heritage List since 2009 more accessible and understandable to the public It constitutes an exemplary tool for awareness raising of local communities and decision makers architectural and urban landscapes of World Heritage sites This document was produced within the framework of an international assistance for the elaboration of an ‘Illustrated guidebook of the urban rules of Cidade Velha’. Source: World Heritage Center news The project aims to contribute to the implementation of the Historic Urban Landscape approach by studying and analysing the character and identity of the historic city and providing guidelines and good practice examples for interventions in the historic city Civic engagement tools Financial tools The initiative aims to contribute towards Sustainable Development and if fully implemented in accordance with the described plans could contribute towards the Sustainable Development Goals The World Heritage Centre does not carry out an independent verification of the projects and their impacts have demonstrated that volcanoes are a source of endogenous energy for the Azores The safe and clean energy they provide has the potential to compensate for the very remote location of these islands Emerging from the ocean at the intersection of three tectonic plates (the American on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge in a zone where the Earth’s crust is at its thinnest the Azores archipelago is the site of intense volcanic activity to which it owes its origins This peculiarity is also an opportunity for this most remote and economically disadvantaged region whose nine islands stretch over 600 km at a distance of 1 500 km off the coast of mainland Portugal The Azores enjoy privileged access to an inexhaustible energy source in the interior of the Earth: geothermal energy These very high temperature geothermal fields are found only under certain geological conditions Given the reliance of these islands on imported energy and the high cost of infrastructures - including for electricity - due to their geographical isolation and dispersed population (240 000) volcanic energy is a natural response to the needs of the Azores in this sector It was prospecting carried out in 1973 by university students close to Ribeira Grande on the northern slopes of the Fogo volcano that first revealed the site’s high geothermal gradient (*).Since then a number of scientific studies and thermometric drillings have confirmed the existence of a major geothermal reservoir at a depth of over 800 metres served as a pilot project for converting the geothermal energy into electricity The move to industrial production was under the aegis of the Geothermal Company of the Azores (SOGEO) S.A. founded in 1990 as a subsidiary of the Azores Electricity Company (EDA) In 1994 the first phase of the Ribeira Grande geothermal power plant project was completed with the installation of two turbogenerators with a unit power of 2.5 MW followed in 1998 with the construction of two other units of 4 MW each During this time the project was supported by the European REGIS programme for the most remote regions A new power plant is currently being built at Pico Vermelho replacing the former plant and increasing the power by 10 MW That brings total present capacity of the Ribeira Grande / Pico Vermelho geothermal complex to 23 MW The two projects have demonstrated it beyond all doubt: through the reliability of the technology employed and the economic viability of its operation geothermics is the most promising renewable energy source for the Azores and the one best able to reduce dramatically their energy dependence By its very nature it is spared the price fluctuations of fossil fuels unlike wind power and solar energy it is not subject to meteorological conditions geothermics is expected to be delivering 161 GHw which is 38% of the archipelago’s electricity supplies is currently at the study stage on the island of Terceira where research has also revealed a major geothermics potential and prospecting is in progress on other islands The combined output of all the projects currently being prepared by SOGEO and GeoTerceira suggests a production increase of up to about 275 GWh/year from 2010 geothermics favours the development of a regional skills centre in addition to the 80 persons employed in the construction of the two power plants Another consideration is that this energy source is totally clean For a region renowned for the exceptional quality of its environment (*) Geothermic gradient: rate of temperature increase of the rocks in relation to increasing depth Direcção Regional de Estudos e Planeamento (DREPA); Caminho do Meio From one of the best whale-watching spots in the world to a legendary desert landscape these destinations spark new appreciation for the planet’s under-the-radar treasures Below are five wild escapes for nature-lovers in 2023. (Find the full Best of the World list here.) These Atlantic islands are one of the best spots in the world for whale-watching located about a thousand miles off the nation’s coast “The Azores are nine islands with different habits and accents that change from island to island,” says National Geographic Explorer Miriam Cuesta Garcia a marine biologist studying the nocturnal behavior of seabird hatchlings on Pico Island “But the Azores have a unified vision for sustainability They know they need to [protect] their unique environment to remain the same even when changes occur.” (53 Gorgeous Nature Photos to Inspire Happiness) The Portuguese territory is now focusing on conservation and biodiversity protection authorities are limiting the number of hikers per day to Mount Pico to ensure visitors enjoy Pico Island’s dramatic volcanic landscape for years to come The frontier legend of Texas comes to life in this desert park   But encounters with wildlife seem different in the desert “They remind you that life is at the same time precious and where you least expect to find it,” Draper writes life in the Chihuahuan Desert that comprises Big Bend’s 1,252-square-mile expanse is stubborn and easily misunderstood but also impossible to forget.” (Road trip along the Rio Grande: A wild and troubled landscape.) These diverse inhabitants share one thing: the vast Conservation and community define the new safari   Elephants graze among the lush waterways of the Okavango Delta, which supports an astounding variety of African wildlife.Photograph by Beverly Joubert, Nat Geo Image CollectionThe southern African country of Botswana continues to confront a series of threats to its expansive wildlife-rich national parks and game reserves and community-based outreach are helping alleviate some of the pressure alerting rangers to poachers and their vehicles or even tracking the movements of animals themselves (Venture into one of the world’s last great wildernesses.) Botswana is also responding to a new generation of visitors. “Since COVID our millennial travelers have become more interested in meaningful human connection,” says National Geographic Explorer Koketso “Koki” Mookodi “Expect to see more craft-based tours and village homestays being planned.” her program takes village teachers on safaris into the delta and shows them how to weave the environment and local culture into their lessons “This is an opportunity to use nature as a blackboard,” Mookodi says She hopes to expand the program to include foreign educators willing to volunteer with them as well Travelers can sign up for short courses at the African Guide Academy’s Kwapa Camp a bush headquarters and guide training school Options range from weeklong classes on animal print tracking and bush survival skills to a 28-day nature guide course that provides students with in-depth knowledge of the African wilderness Europe’s pioneer in sustainable tourism creates a gourmet cycling route 10-destination food trail is intended specifically for bicyclists “Bikers can reach a lot of remote [countryside] to discover that each [cow] pasture will produce a unique cheese,” says Jan Klovara (Rare goats thrive in this idyllic mountain village tucked away in Slovenia.) Cyclists use the Slovenian train system to go point to point and their own pedal power to navigate bike-safe rural roads, before sitting down to dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant in cities like Maribor, celebrated for its local cuisine. They can sample pršut (prosciutto) in Štanjel or sip vintages at a wine cellar in Brda the grape-growing agricultural region known as the Slovene Tuscany Visitors can follow the route or customize it to fit their own interests and appetites “It’s a tour designed for sustainability.” Rewilding gains momentum in this epic landscape and oak trees sheltered all kinds of now vanished wildlife (Visit a wild and beautiful Scottish island owned by its residents.) But centuries of logging and overgrazing devastated the ecosystem Now a move to return the Highlands to its original woodlands by reintroducing former flora and fauna in a process called “rewilding,” is gathering steam—with major strides to come in 2023 (Scotland could become the first ‘rewilded’ nation. What does that mean?) Go with Nat Geo: Embark on an epic adventure through the secluded lochs and heather-draped hillsides of the Scottish Highlands (Discover 20 other amazing Best of the World destinations for 2023.) Cape Verde, officially known as the Republic of Cabo Verde, is an island country located in the central Atlantic Ocean, off the northwest coast of Africa It comprises a group of ten volcanic islands which are divided into the Barlavento (windward) and Sotavento (leeward) groups The country has a total area of approximately 4,033 km2 (1,557 mi2) making it one of the smaller nations in Africa There are a few patterns in terrain: extensive salt flats cover Sal and Maio, while arid slopes transition into fields of sugarcane on Santiago The lack of significant rivers is due to the islands' volcanic nature and the arid climate which limits the development of long or permanent river systems is known for its rugged terrain and high mountains with Tope de Coroa being the highest peak of this group at 1,979 meters (6,493 feet) features a mix of volcanic and sandy landscapes The uninhabited island of Santa Luzia is predominantly flat and arid Sal and Boa Vista are known for their flat desert-like landscapes and extensive beaches hosts the capital city of Praia and is characterized by its mountainous terrain reaches the highest elevation in Cape Verde at 2,829 meters (9,281 feet) is known for its lush hills and rocky coastline Cape Verde is divided into 22 major administrative divisions called concelhos or municipalities which are further subdivided into 32 freguesias or civil parishes The municipalities of Cape Verde in alphabetical order are: Boa Vista Boa Vista is the largest municipality by area and Praia is the most populous one which also serves as the national capital Cape Verde is an African island country located about 570 km off the western coast of Africa in the central Atlantic Ocean in the Northern and Western Hemispheres of the Earth This outline map shows the African island national of Cape Verde The islands remain scattered across an area of 4,033 sq Blank outline map of Cape Verde and its 10 islands Free download and print out for educational photos and original descriptions © 2025 worldatlas.com An archipelago is a large group or chain of islands or better On the island of San Miguel lies Ribeira Grande a small town built a contemporary art centre that opened in 2015 Archive Art This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Text description provided by the architects. The Arquipélago Contemporary Arts Centre seeks to unite the different scales and times of its parts. It is a transdisciplinary project whose mission is to disseminate, create, and produce emerging culture: a space of exchange and interfaces for people, knowledge, and events.  The design of Arquipélago Contemporary Arts Centre maintains the industrial character of the whole and highlights the dialogue between an existing building (former factory of alcohol/tobacco) and the new construction (arts and culture center, storage facilities, multipurpose hall / performing arts, laboratories, artist studios). © José CamposThe Arquipélago Contemporary Arts Centre acquires its identity by the quiet variation between the preexistence and the two new buildings. The containment strategy of facilities implementation enhances the spatial efficiency and hierarchical functionality of the different areas of the existing factory complex. The new buildings absorb the required functionalities, with special conditions, not compatible with the spatiality of preexisting buildings. © José CamposThe new program reinvents the existing building, making it a meaningful space in a peripheral region in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. The Arquipélago Contemporary Arts Centre adds meaning to the social and cultural context where it is built. A new Public Space is materialized in a central square/patio where art feels comfortable and blurs the frontiers between private and public spheres, leisure and work, art, and life. © José CamposThe aspects of the sustainable performance of the buildings were addressed through its materiality (structures, infrastructures) and the absorption of the existing handcrafted knowledge enriched by its timeless way of building. The sustainable measures adopted are passive systems that seek to provide comfort for the users: the density of the concrete walls offer inertia and energy efficiency; the rainwater is reused. The design is committed to the quality of what exists, showing the typological variations - new buildings are placed next to the existing ones in a serene manner – underlining the architectonical memory of a given period and the new addition, without damaging or subverting the spatial and constructive structures of the whole. Context and contiguity contribute to the autonomy of the object. © José CamposOriginally published on June 23 You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email Bad weather in the Azores has caused 12 incidents on the island of São Miguel since Wednesday, such as flooding in homes and falling trees and structures, with no record of victims, the city revealed today the Azorean Civil Protection The Regional Civil Protection and Fire Service of the Azores (SRPCBA) informs following adverse weather conditions in the archipelago recorded between Wednesday and 07:39 local time today According to the SRPCBA, members of the firefighters, the Municipal Civil Protection Services, the Regional Directorate of Public Works and the Public Security Police (PSP) have been present at the locations of the incidents The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) issued a yellow warning on Wednesday for the islands of the Eastern group (São Miguel and Santa Maria) due to forecasts of wind and sea agitation which is in force until 11:00 local time (12:00 in Lisbon) The yellow warning is issued by IPMA whenever there is a risk situation for certain activities depending on the meteorological situation founder of a chocolate factory in Rabo de Peixe intends to invest seven million euros in a new manufacturing unit to increase production started the business in 2012 and opened the current factory which produces an annual average of 16 tons of chocolate the company also has two stores where its products are sold (one next to the factory and another in the city of Ribeira Grande) The company “O Chocolatinho” currently has 19 employees (nine in the factory and the rest in stores) and the turnover in 2023 without specifying values for the previous year which is also leading us to build a new factory We are going to open an industrial area solely linked to the chocolate industry We will have a chocolate shop that will also allow us to export with confidence” The objective is to open the new unit within two years to increase production respond to customer requests and invest in the so-called “saudade market” (exports to countries where Azoreans live) We are talking about around 150 stores in the United States [of America] and [in] Canada wanting our product and they cannot have it The investment in the new manufacturing unit which will be built in the industrial area of Rabo de Peixe where the businessman has already acquired land but Tiago Alves guarantees that the “maximum ceiling” will be seven million euros and will be carried out using community funds the new chocolate factory in Rabo de Peixe is being designed to also have a tourist aspect: “The objective of the factory is to be able to receive tourists because it is a very small area and does not allow us to have visits” the “O Chocolatinho” factory has customers in the country (mainland and islands) and abroad (central European countries) It produces various products in the chocolate sector with flavours characteristic of the nine islands of the Azores (pineapple The Rabo de Peixe company also has a pastry and ice cream business Wikimedia commonsIn 2001, a severe storm hit the Portuguese islands, causing a boat from Venezuela to sink off the coast of Rabo de Peixe. At the helm of the boat was Sicilian drug trafficker Antonio Quinzi, nicknamed O Italiano, who was carrying tons of cocaine and decided to hide it between a nearby cave and the seabed, anchoring it with nets and chains. However, due to the powerful force of the ocean, the moorings securing the cargo were broken, causing the bundles to float and eventually reach the quay of the Portuguese town. Unaware of their true contents, the curious locals took possession of the packages and mistakenly used the cocaine as flour or sugar to fry food or sweeten desserts. The drug was even utilized to paint the lines on the football field. The dire consequences were not far behind. Subsequently, the local healthcare services became overwhelmed with unforeseen cases of drug overdoses, prompting the activation of a red alert. This cocaine, initially intended for Palma de Mallorca and possessing a higher purity than typical on the black market, ultimately resulted in chaos within Rabo de Peixe. This story is now picked up in Rabo de Peixe (Turn of the Tide), the new series created by Augusto Fraga for Netflix.  Wikimedia commonsFar from its unique past, Rabo de Peixe is now a quiet village with few inhabitants, ideal for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of big cities and find a place to live by the sea. The landscapes are breathtaking as this village still preserves its 'wild' state. Moreover, thanks to the proximity of its people you can create strong community ties that are absent when living in big cities. As one of the largest fishing communities in the Azores, Rabo de Peixe has traditionally relied on fishing as its primary industry. The town's economy revolves around fishing activities, including the capture and processing of fish and other seafood products. The local fish market is a hub of activity, where fresh catches are bought and sold. Rabo de Peixe, which literally means "Fish Tail" in English, offers visitors a glimpse into the Azorean fishing culture and lifestyle. Its charming harbour is lined with colourful fishing boats, creating a postcard-worthy scene. Walking along the waterfront, you can observe fishermen at work, mending nets or preparing their boats for the next voyage. In recent years, tourism has also started to play a role in Rabo de Peixe's economy. The town's natural beauty, with its rugged coastline, has attracted visitors looking for a more authentic Azorean experience. Travellers can explore the nearby beaches, hike along coastal trails, or sample local cuisine featuring freshly caught seafood. idealistaIf island life is up your street and you decide to buy a house in Rabo de Peixe, we're here to help with the best selection of property for sale. Living in Rabo de Peixe means having the island of São Miguel and its most beautiful spots, such as Furnas, Lagoa do Fogo or Lagoa das Sete Cidades just a stone's throw away. Carnation Revolution: Portugal's Freedom Day On 25th April Portugal underwent a fundamental transformation known as the Carnation Revolution This pivotal event marked the end of the Estado Novo dictatorship and the start of Portugal's path to democracy The day is celebrated annually as Freedom Day to honour this peaceful transition and the newfound era of freedom and democracy The complex of the Contemporary Arts Center of Ribeira Grande is composed of the old building of a former plant for the production of alcohol and tobacco (two traditional sources of wealth of the Azores Islands) and a series of new pavilions that complete it to house a complex program consisting of a cultural center a multipurpose space devoted to the performance arts The key to the project lies in the dialogue between old and new; a dialogue as far from literal imitation of the preexisting as from exaggeration of the differences between the factory and the recently built parts Faced with the volumetric and historical diversity of the buildings the design gives priority to unifying the complex the architects have opted for a very tenuous analogous imitation resting on the interpretation of types the old and new pavilions are arranged around small courts where various accessways converge; all the volumes adopt the pitched roof and ornament-free surfaces that characterized the factory; and the materials used have as much to do with the preexisting construction as with the culture of the Azores Islands: facades of immaculate white plaster and of local black basalt masonry Arquipélago/Centro de Artes Contemporáneas Contemporary Arts Center in Ribeira Grande Directorate of Culture of the Regional Government of the Azores João Mendes Ribeiro Arquitecto / Francisco Vieira de Campos there arent any match using your search terms will build a luxury tourist development with 19 villas next to Praia de Santa Bárbara According to Açoriano Oriental Ming Hsu stands out for being a philanthropist having donated 4.6 million euros in medical equipment to Portugal the millionaire was born in Taiwan and has already invested many millions in the area of luxury real estate with a large part of their business in Hong Kong The hotel unit will be built over a plot of land measuring around 100 thousand square meters (m2), and it appears that the licensing process has been advanced at the Ribeira Grande City Council The resident population of Portugal increased by 199,000 people (1.9%) in the last decade to a total of 10,560,000 — reported Thursday the National Institute of Statistics (INE) based on preliminary results from the 2011 Census underway The resident population in the Azores islands also increased 1.79% The population of the municipality of Ribeira Grande the second most populous island of the archipelago Angra Heroismo lost 1.7% of its population reported a slight decrease of 0,07 % in the number of residents in the last decade the number of families has increased over the last decade to 4,079,577 — representing a growth of 11.6% the average of individuals per household declined in all regions of the country The most significant reduction was reported in the Azores (3.4 to 3.0) and Madeira (3.3 to 2.9) These two regions have reported reductions in family size since 1991 when the average of individuals per family was 3.7 in the Azores and 3.8 in Madeira reported the lowest average of individuals per household The largest population growth occurred in the regions of Algarve and Madeira the growth of households reached 36.9% and 36% respectively The number of buildings also increased significantly in these two regions to 24.9% and 23.0% respectively According to the preliminary results there were more women than men in Portugal with the male/female ratio changing from 93% the national census was offered online and took into account same sex couples as well as couples living together buildings and dwellings were taken in account by the Census takers The Census reported the existence of 5,879,845 dwellings and 3,550,823 buildings in the country Around 30,000 people were hired to collect data for the 2011 Census underway since March 2011 The project was estimated to cost €43 million-euros ($62 million USD) the oldest firefighter still active in the Azores But in addition to being at the service of people and being able to help in times of distress Marco Medeiros is also passionate about the sea particularly from his maternal grandfather who was a fisherman and with whom he learned to 'read' the sea and measure how far human strength can go in its unequal duel with nature In addition to coordinating the local Lifeguard Association Marco Medeiros is currently a big wave surfer But it is as a "guardian angel" for surfers Certified by the Big Wave Risk Assessment Group Marco Medeiros has guaranteed the safety of several big wave events in the Azores but highlighting the famous 'cannon' of Nazaré one of the best places in the world to surf gigantic waves With a high level of preparation for rescues at sea Marco Medeiros has also been very useful to the Voluntary Firefighters of Ribeira Grande Participating frequently in rescues at sea Medeiros rescued two Spanish surfers in the area of Santa Bárbara Beach at night and under very difficult sea conditions Marco Medeiros recalls his first rescue as a firefighter which happened during a flood in the city of Ribeira Grande He had not even completed his training in order to join the staff when “I saved a lady who was being dragged along the river Marco Medeiros also recalls that despite having been surfing for leisure for several years his serious entry into this world as a security operator came about by the hand of surfer João de Macedo the great driver behind big wave surfing in Portugal Macedo invited him to be head of security for an initiative under EDP Mar Sem Fim Project organized in São Miguel It was also João de Macedo who encouraged Marco Medeiros to put his feet on the board of big waves and to experience the adrenaline of surfing the giant walls of the sea which can reach more than 10 meters high and which are formed in better conditions in Ribeira Grande namely in Baixa de Santana (Areal de Santa Bárbara) and Baixa da Viola comes from “the many hours I spent with my grandfather who was a fisherman and who made me aware of weather and sea conditions not from the internet and weather websites to feel the wind and to know the effects of the moon I accompanied my grandfather at sea for many hours and it was there that I developed this passion for the ocean" despite the knowledge he has acquired over the years Marco Medeiros guarantees that “you cannot play with the ocean” Marco Medeiros has already made dozens of rescues at sea today being a well requested security operator by several big wave events taking place in Portugal and even abroad Marco Medeiros was once the guardian angel of practically all the well-known big wave surfers in the world including the one who is perhaps the most famous of them all And if Marco Medeiros learned a lot from the big wave surfer João de Macedo when the rescuer almost had to be rescued himself Marco recalls “that this happened the first time I went to Nazaré but it did not have the horsepower necessary to face the monstrous waves of that place.  During a storm as he catches a wave and is jumping for the sled (board attached to the jet skis that surfers cling to) The jet ski was almost 'swallowed' by the surf What saved Marco Medeiros was his skills in riding the jet ski always managing to keep his balance and never losing it until breaking free from the surf.  “At the time I still lacked a little reading of the sea in Nazaré It is therefore necessary to have great insight of the sea of Nazaré” Marco Medeiros went through another difficult situation in which he admitted to having “crossed safety limits” in order to save two Spanish surfers who were dragged out to sea at the end of the day Marco Medeiros went to the sea on his jet ski with his colleague Hélder Raposo who is being trained by him for rescues at sea Marco Medeiros had not yet seen the Spanish surfers He decided to communicate with the staff on land and ask them to turn on the ambulance emergency lights which would serve as a reference point on land It was also at that point that he made full use of the ancestral knowledge he learned from his grandfather Marco Medeiros practically only saw a meter ahead of him when he turned back He was left to drift so as to “read” the ocean and understand where to it dragged the surfers Marco moved up to about a kilometer from the coast “I was feeling the waves crashing and I had no visibility but as I know that beach like the back of my hand And it is then that the two Spanish surfers were found in a last attempt and already after Marco Medeiros asked to finish the searches and return to land.  As he recalls I looked up to the sky and asked our patron saint because I was not accepting the idea of going ashore knowing there were two lives in danger at sea.. And when I was already coming back to land the jetski deviated a little to the right and that is when I came across the two exhausted surfers” who do not know the sea of Ribeira Grande: "talk to the locals because sometimes the chop (the cable that holds the surfer’s foot to the board) breaks and you will just panic and ask for help” remembering that training apnea (breathing suspension) is essential for a surfer: when taken by a wave remaining calm and being able to hold your breath long enough to return to the surface safely is essential to prevent an accident at sea Ribeira Grande Mayor Alexandre Gaudencio met with Mayor Linda Jeffrey in April 2015 to discuss potential ties between the cities both mayors will sign a Memorandum of Understanding to move to formalize economic After achieving sister city status with a number of communities across the globe Brampton is looking to expand its list of strategic relationships with the Portuguese city of Ribeira Grande and the information within may be out of date Mayor Linda Jeffrey and Alexandre Gaudencio a community of 32,112 located on the island of São Miguel in the Portuguese Azores will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) That document will be inked during a ceremony at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Brampton and initiate the process to formalize economic social or cultural relations between the two cities Brampton has formal relationships with several cities and international organizations around the globe Martin Medeiros won support from council colleagues to investigate the idea of establishing economic a significant portion of Brampton’s Portuguese community originates from the Ribeira Grande area “This is an area that has very strong ties to the City of Brampton There is already a natural relationship and I think this MOU formalizes that relationship,” Medeiros told members of council including those not too keen on the idea initially Grant Gibson pointed to Brampton’s ties to Miami as a point of caution He said Brampton taxpayers were often on the hook for costs of running cultural and other events south of the border “I don’t want to see us do that anymore,” said Gibson representatives from Ribeira Grande have visited Brampton to celebrate the friendly connection between their cities and the Portuguese-Canadians now residing in Brampton and surrounding areas Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is offering up its inaugural international prize The RIBA awards committee will visit 30 buildings around the world – from scores of entries – in the process of narrowing down the entrants to 20 and finally to the decide on the six finalists to be assessed by their grand jury The goal is to find the most “significant and inspirational building of the year” – one that displays vision innovation and a “contribution” to its occupants and environment Stutchbury was awarded the Australian Institute of Architects’ Gold Medal, Australia’s highest architectural honour, in 2015. And what is Invisible House up against? Here are a few of the other entries being assessed. Arquipelago Contemporary Arts Centre, Ribeira Grande, The Azores, by Menos e Mais Arquitectos Associados and Joao Mendes Ribeiro Arquitecto Arquipelago Contemporary Arts Centre, Ribeira Grande, The Azores. European Hansemuseum Lubeck, Germany, by Studio Andreas Heller Architects & Designers Hansemuseum Lubeck. Photo: andreas-heller.de Farming Kindergarten, Bien Hoa City, Vietnam, by Vo Trong Nghia Architects Farming Kindergarten. Photo: votrongnghia.com Heydar Aliyev Centre Baku, Azerbaijan, by Zaha Hadid Architects and DiA Holding Heydar Aliyev Centre Baku. Photo: Iwan Baan/zaha-hadid.com PARKROYAL on Pickering, Singapore, by WOHA Architects PARKROYAL on Pickering. Photo: WOHA Architects Tula House Heriot Bay, Quadra Island, Canada, by Patkau Architects Tula House, Heriot Bay. Photo: Patkau Architects VIA at West 57th, New York, USA, Bjarke Ingels Group and SLCE Architects VIA at West 57th. Photo: Bjarke Ingels Group/big.dk The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate Sign up to our newsletter to get the latest updates and events from the leading Afro-Diaspora publisher straight to your inbox New archaeological findings have brought to the fore interesting facts about Cape Verde’s lost slave town, Cidade Velho (formerly known as Ribeira Grande), according to CNN a team of archaeologists have begun discovering the lost chapters of Cape Verde’s past including materials used to build the lost slave town such as marble from Italy and limestone from the Maio Islands “To the east we have the home of an army colonel There are many structures to be found,” Jailson Monterio an archaeologist from the Instituto do Patrimonio Cultural said “The remnants of the Grao Parar and Maranhao Company are still here It handled [the] slave trade and business with the African coast.” Another team of archaeologists from the University of Cambridge in the U.K. have unearthed the first church to be built by Europeans in Sub-Saharan Africa “It’s built right on the shore The water flows right through here,” Monterio says just like many other buildings in the lost slave town was rebuilt multiple times largely due to rainwater damage The ongoing exploration has also led to the discovery of multiple untouched shipwrecks these shipwrecks represent a transitional moment in Cape Verde’s history – the end of slave trade and the start of transatlantic escapades by whalers and traders the archaeologists say they are experiencing a range of hurdles in their exploration including the fact that many sites on land are now privately owned and permissions aren’t easy to come by They’ve also cited lack of funding by the government of Cape Verde as another major impediment Monterio says that the lost slave town has a wealth of artifacts to explore and he hopes they can get the needed resources to further their discoveries “We already have some idea of what is here What we don’t know is the scale and magnitude of it,” Monterio said Georgia mother scolds jury for son’s conviction after his life in prison sentence Curtis Lawrence III, who made history entering FAMU as its youngest student at 16, is graduating  The deal made by Bobby Brown’s mom that still pays him checks today South African mother convicted of selling her 6-year-old daughter in shocking trafficking case Already a member? 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