Ciudades novohispanas dentro de la perspectiva de las Recomendaciones de la UNESCO sobre el Paisaje Historico Urbano

Spanish colonial cities in Mesoamerica, established from the 16th century onward, exhibit striking urban and architectural uniformity due to shared pre-colonial cultural conditions and Spanish colonizers' guidelines. These cities, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Mexico City, Campeche, and San Miguel Allende, as well as those along the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, were designed according to Royal Ordinances and later Felipe II's 1573 regulations, reflecting Renaissance ideals of order and clarity. A study by Gras (2016) highlights that these cities—when evaluated against UNESCO's 2011 Recommendations for Historic Urban Landscapes (HUL)—offer a framework to preserve their visual integrity and material authenticity amid threats like urban densification and land-use changes. By aligning with ICOMOS guidelines, these sites can strengthen conservation efforts, ensuring the protection of their historical environment.

Gras, L. N. (2016). Ciudades novohispanas dentro de la perspectiva de las Recomendaciones de la UNESCO sobre el Paisaje Histórico Urbano. Academia XXII, 7(13). https://doi.org/10.22201/fa.2007252xp.2016.13.56317