quarta-feira, 29 de abril de 2026

Historic Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento | Uruguay


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.

Year of Inscription: 1995

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