HERITAGE RECORD · 658

Coro and its Port

科罗及其港口

The official record, selection criteria and sourced cultural context.

World Heritage record

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.

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Wikidata reference

QIDQ65621655 ↗

Area18.4 ha

Administrative areaQ202071

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Selection criteria

This property was inscribed under the following World Heritage Convention criteria.

(iv)An outstanding example of a building, ensemble or landscape illustrating a significant stage in human history.

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