The Wider Image: Vibrant Cape Verdean culture draws people to Lisbon outskirt
Just a 20-minute drive from downtown Lisbon lies Cova da Moura, one of Portugal's poorest and most neglected neighbourhoods, but whose immigrants from Cape Verde are transforming the area's image. Long considered a no-go area by Lisbon residents, Cova Da Moura is a warren of small streets where Cape Verdeans make up two-thirds of the 6,000 residents. They celebrate their home, a tiny archipelago off Africa's west coast, with music, food and street art - which tourists increasingly want to experience. REUTERS/Rafael Marchante SEARCH "MOURA LISBON" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY. Matching text: PORTUGAL-CAPEVERDE/LISBON