Coro and its Port
Coro and its Port is a UNESCO World Heritage site, located in the city of Coro, in Venezuela. [1] Coro is inland, but has a port, La Vela de Coro, on the Caribbean coast.
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] One of the factors in deeming the site to be at risk was damage caused by heavy rains.
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.