UNESCO World Heritage Site

Historic Fortified Town of Campeche

Historic Fortified Town of Campeche is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mexico, inscribed in 1999.

Campeche is a typical example of a harbour town from the Spanish colonial period in the New World. The historic centre has kept its outer walls and system of fortifications, designed to defend this Caribbean port against attacks from the sea.

Campeche is a typical example of a harbour town from the Spanish colonial period in the New World. The historic centre has kept its outer walls and system of fortifications, designed to defend this Caribbean port against attacks from the sea.

Country
Mexico
Region
North America
Category
Cultural
Inscribed
1999
UNESCO reference
895
Area
181 ha

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