Museu Etnográfico da Praia is an

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in the

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an capital of

Praia Praia (, Portuguese language, Portuguese for "beach") is the capital and largest city of Cape Verde.

on the island of

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. It is located at 45

Rua 5 de Julho Rua 5 de Julho (also: ''Rua Pedonal'' "pedestrian street", formerly ''Rua D. Luís'') is a street in the Plateau, the historic centre of Praia, Santiago island, Cape Verde.

, in the historic part of the city, the

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. The museum was opened in November 1997 and is located in a 19th century building. The museum contains a selection of objects that represent the traditional uses and customs of the Cape Verdean people.Inventário dos recursos turísticos do município da Praia
Direcção Geral do Turismo, p. 30

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Museu Etnográfico da Praia

Collections at Capeia Arraiana site via Wordpress

Building history at the National Cultural Institute website

Interview with a museum official, a video

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Museu Etnografico da Praia Buildings and structures in Praia Plateau of Praia Museums in Cape Verde Museums established in 1997 1997 establishments in Cape Verde Portuguese colonial architecture in Cape Verde

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