Time Zone |
Atlantic/Cape_Verde |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Asia/Yerevan |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Cidade Velha (Old City), the former capital of the Republic of Cape Verde and a World Heritage Site, is located on the southern coast of the island of Santiago. As the first European colonial settlement in the tropics (founded in 1462), it was an important transit point for the Portuguese Empire's slave trade and bears witness to the history of the transatlantic trade.
Old Cualar has some of the oldest roads, churches and forts in Cape Verde, including the Forte Real de São Filipe (Royal Fortress), built in 1587, which overlooks the city. The Rua Banana (Slate Street) is the oldest colonial street in sub-Saharan Africa, and the ruins of the São Filipe Church are home to the first Christian church in West Africa.
Today, Old Cualar attracts visitors with historic sites, colorful homes and traditional music performances, and the local specialty, Cachupa, is highly prized. A cultural icon of Cape Verde, it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2009 and is an important destination for exploring Atlantic Creole culture.
Sevan is a small town in the Armenian province of Gegharkunik, located in the eastern part of the country on the shores of Lake Sevan, about 66 kilometers from the capital city of Yerevan. The town is famous for its eponymous alpine lake, Lake Sevan, one of the largest freshwater lakes in Eurasia, at an altitude of about 1,900 meters above sea level, which is known as the "Pearl of Armenia".
Lake Sevan is surrounded by magnificent landscapes and crystal clear waters, making it an important tourist and recreational destination in Armenia. The town boasts historical monuments such as the Sevan Monastery, a 9th-century monastery situated on a peninsula overlooking the lake, which attracts many tourists and pilgrims. The local economy is based on fishing, tourism and agriculture, and the climate is cool enough for summer vacations.
With a population of around 20,000, the town of Sevan retains its traditional Armenian culture, while the infrastructure is constantly being improved to provide accommodation and catering services. It is an ideal starting point for exploring the nature and history of the Caucasus and is easily accessible for short trips.