Baucau Old Town (Cidade Velha)
Vila Antiga
A Portuguese colonial old town at the foot of a cliff, with the market building, an inn and springs lining its streets. Ruins bear witness to the turmoil of 1999.
The old town (Cidade Velha / Vila Antiga) lies at the foot of a limestone cliff and was the center of colonial Baucau. Within walking distance are the 1934 market building, the pink Pousada de Baucau, the old administrative hall with its fountain, and the spring channels. Many buildings were damaged in the fires that followed the 1999 referendum, and empty shells of old houses can still be seen. Walk downhill along the spring stream to reach the sea. For a 1–2 hour walk, go early in the morning or in the evening, and combine it with the market building and the spring pool. The new town (Kota Baru) sits on the cliff top, where the bus station and market are located.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Municipal Market of Baucau
- St. Anthony Cathedral, Baucau
- Piscina de Baucau
- Pousada de Baucau
- Watabo Beach (Coconut Beach)
- Laga
- Venilale Japanese Caves
- Mount Matebian