Are classified as historical sites, the works of man or joint works of man and nature, sufficiently characteristic and homogeneous spaces, notable for its historical, archaeological, artistic, scientific or ethnological interest.
Cabo Verde currently has three Historic Sites classified as National Cultural Heritage. This is the case of Salinas of Pedra de Lume, located on the island of Sal, Cidade Velha, in Ribeira Grande de Santiago, and the historical and archaeological site of Trindade.