UNESCO World Heritage Site

Jesuit Missions of La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná and Jesús de Tavarangue

Jesuit Missions of La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná and Jesús de Tavarangue is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Paraguay, inscribed in 1993.

In addition to their artistic interest, these missions are a reminder of the Jesuits' Christianization of the Río de la Plata basin in the 17th and 18th centuries, with the accompanying social and economic initiatives.

In addition to their artistic interest, these missions are a reminder of the Jesuits' Christianization of the Río de la Plata basin in the 17th and 18th centuries, with the accompanying social and economic initiatives.

Country
Paraguay
Region
South America
Category
Cultural
Inscribed
1993
UNESCO reference
648
Area
27.88 ha

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