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Palácio Presidencial
The Palácio Presidencial (Portuguese meaning the Presidential Palace, Capeverdean Crioulo, ALUPEC or ALUPEK: Palásiu Prizidensial or -Prezidensial) is a Cape Verdean monument located in the southen end of Avenida Andrade Corvo. It was constructed in the end of the 19th century of colonial and neo-greco architecture and used as a residence of the Portuguese governor until Cape Verde gained independence in 1975. It is in the downtown area of the capital city, Praia, in a part known as Platô in the southernmost part.
The area also features a luxuriant garden.[1]
Nearby landmarks includes the Monument to Diogo Gomes and Quartel Jaime Mota.
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