World Heritage Identification Number: 1270
World Heritage since: 2008
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇨🇺 Cuba
Continent: Americas
UNESCO World Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
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The Historic Centre of Camagüey: A Unique Urban Layout in Cuban History
The Historic Centre of Camagüey, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008, offers a captivating glimpse into the rich history and architectural evolution of Cuba. Situated in the heart of the country, this vibrant city serves as the capital of the Camagüey Province and boasts a population exceeding 333,000 inhabitants.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
One of the first seven villages founded by the Spaniards in Cuba, Camagüey played a prominent role as the urban centre of an inland territory dedicated to cattle breeding and the sugar industry. Settled in its current location in 1528, the town developed on the basis of an irregular urban pattern that contains a system of large and minor squares, serpentine streets, alleys and irregular urban blocks, highly exceptional for Latin American colonial towns located in plain territories. The 54 ha Historic Centre of Camagüey constitutes an exceptional example of a traditional urban settlement relatively isolated from main trade routes. The Spanish colonizers followed medieval European influences in terms of urban layout and traditional construction techniques brought to the Americas by their masons and construction masters. The property reflects the influence of numerous styles through the ages: neoclassical, eclectic, Art Deco, Neo-colonial as well as some Art Nouveau and rationalism.
Encyclopedia Record: Camagüey
Camagüey is a city and municipality in central Cuba and is the nation's third-largest city with more than 333,000 inhabitants. It is the capital of the Camagüey Province.Additional Site Details
Area: 54 hectares
(v) — Outstanding example of traditional human settlement
Coordinates: 21.3786111111 , -77.9186111111
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