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=== World Heritage site === |
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Coro and its Port was listed in 1993, following the criteria (iv) and (v). With its earthen constructions unique to the Caribbean, Coro is the only surviving example of a rich fusion of local traditions with Spanish Mudéjar and Dutch architectural techniques. One of the first colonial towns (founded in 1527), it has some 602 historic buildings.<ref name=":0" /> |
Coro and its Port was listed as a World Heritage site in 1993, following the criteria (iv) and (v). With its earthen constructions unique to the Caribbean, Coro is the only surviving example of a rich fusion of local traditions with Spanish Mudéjar and Dutch architectural techniques. One of the first colonial towns (founded in 1527), it has some 602 historic buildings.<ref name=":0" /> |
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=== World Heritage in Danger === |
=== World Heritage in Danger === |
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Revision as of 19:21, 23 January 2022
Coro and its Port is a UNESCO World Heritage site, located in the city of Coro, in Venezuela. [1]
History
World Heritage site
Coro and its Port was listed as a World Heritage site in 1993, following the criteria (iv) and (v). With its earthen constructions unique to the Caribbean, Coro is the only surviving example of a rich fusion of local traditions with Spanish Mudéjar and Dutch architectural techniques. One of the first colonial towns (founded in 1527), it has some 602 historic buildings.[1]
World Heritage in Danger
In 2005, the site was inscribed on the list of World Heritage in Danger.[2]
Sources
This article incorporates text from a free content work. Licensed under CC BY-SA IGO 3.0 (license statement/permission). Text taken from Coro and its Port, UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
References
- ^ a b Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "Coro and its Port". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 2022-01-23.
- ^ Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "29 COM 8C.1 - Decision". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 2022-01-23.