Cidade Velha de Salamanca : Património Monumental do Século XVI


World Heritage Site: Old City of Salamanca

Publication Year: 2020

Publication Type: Book chapter

Publication Identifier: WHE0DBA0773CD

Summary

Salamanca's historic districts, recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1988, exemplify the architectural and cultural flourishing of 16th-century Spain. The city's 40 designated Goods of Cultural Interest reflect significant progress in adapting to new architectural styles during this period, a trend also observed in other Spanish cities like Santiago de Compostela and Plasencia. This transformation was catalyzed by influential texts such as Diego de Sagredo's 'Medidas del Romano' (1526), which set the stage for Salamanca's monumental heritage. The study underscores the enduring impact of 19th-century policies on heritage protection, highlighting how these measures have preserved Salamanca's rich cultural legacy.

Citation

Trancón, T. (2020). Cidade Velha de Salamanca : Património Monumental do Século XVI. Discursos Expositivos: Como, Porquê, Para Quem? Interseções: Rumos E Visões Do Património Cultural, 233–243. https://doi.org/10.21747/9789898969682/seminariosv1a11

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