World Heritage Identification Number: 747
World Heritage since: 1995
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇺🇾 Uruguay
Continent: Americas
UNESCO World Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
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Historic Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento: A Fusion of Cultures and History
The Historic Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento, located in southwestern Uruguay, is a testament to the rich cultural and historical heritage that spans over four centuries. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, this quarter offers a unique blend of architectural styles that reflect the city's tumultuous past.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
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.
Encyclopedia Record: Colonia del Sacramento
Colonia del Sacramento is a city in southwestern Uruguay, by the Río de la Plata, facing Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is one of the oldest towns in Uruguay and the capital of the Colonia Department. As of the 2023 census, it has a population of around 32,174.Additional Site Details
Area: 19 hectares
Coordinates: -34.47119 , -57.849898
