HERITAGE RECORD · 747

Historic Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento

萨拉门多移民镇的历史区

The official record, selection criteria and sourced cultural context.

World Heritage record

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.

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Wikidata reference

QIDQ9643691 ↗

Area16 ha

Administrative areaQ56064

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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.

Cultural archive

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Brief summary Founded by the Portuguese in 1680, Colonia del Sacramento is located at the tip of a short peninsula with a strategic position on the north shore of the Río de la Plata, facing Buenos Aires.

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