UNESCO World Heritage Site

Historic Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento

Historic Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Uruguay, inscribed in 1995.

Founded by the Portuguese in 1680 on the Río de la Plata, the city was of strategic importance in resisting the Spanish. After being disputed for a century, it was finally lost by its founders. The well-preserved urban landscape illustrates the successful fusion of the Portuguese

Founded by the Portuguese in 1680 on the Río de la Plata, the city was of strategic importance in resisting the Spanish. After being disputed for a century, it was finally lost by its founders. The well-preserved urban landscape illustrates the successful fusion of the Portuguese, Spanish and post-colonial styles.

Country
Uruguay
Region
South America
Category
Cultural
Inscribed
1995
UNESCO reference
747
Area
19 ha

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