World Heritage Identification Number: 658
World Heritage since: 1993
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: Yes
Country: 🇻🇪 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Continent: Americas
UNESCO World Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
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A Glimpse into the Rich History of Coro and its Port, Venezuela's First UNESCO World Heritage Site
The coastal town of Coro and its Port, La Vela de Coro, nestled in the northwestern Falcón state of Venezuela, offers a captivating journey through time. Established in 1527, this historic city, the first colonial settlement in the country, was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993, marking a significant milestone in Venezuela’s cultural heritage preservation.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
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.
Encyclopedia Record: Coro and its Port
Founded in 1527 and located in the northwestern Falcón state of Venezuela, the city of Coro and its Port, La Vela de Coro in the Caribbean Sea, was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites in 1993, the first for its country.Additional Site Details
Area: 18.4 hectares
(v) — Outstanding example of traditional human settlement
Coordinates: 11.409794 , -69.679228
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