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A Historical Gem: Old Town Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

Old Town Lunenburg, located on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, Canada, stands as a testament to the rich history of British colonial settlements in North America. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, this picturesque town offers a unique glimpse into the past, preserving its original layout and architectural charm that dates back to the 18th century.

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UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site

Lunenburg is the best surviving example of a planned British colonial settlement in North America. Established in 1753, it has retained its original layout and overall appearance, based on a rectangular grid pattern drawn up in the home country. The inhabitants have managed to safeguard the city's identity throughout the centuries by preserving the wooden architecture of the houses, some of which date from the 18th century.

UNESCO Justification of the World Heritage Site

Criterion (iv): Old Town Lunenburg is a well-preserved example of 18th century British colonial urban planning, which has undergone no significant changes since its foundation, and which largely continues to fulfil the economic and social purposes for which it was designed. Of special importance is its diversified and well-preserved vernacular architectural tradition, which spans over 250 years.

Criterion (v): Old Town Lunenburg is an excellent example of an urban community and culture designed for and based on the offshore Atlantic fishery which is undergoing irreversible change and is evolving in a form that cannot yet be fully defined.

Encyclopedia Record: Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

Lunenburg is a port town on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, Canada. Founded in 1753, the town was one of the first British attempts to settle Protestants in Nova Scotia.

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