Historic Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento
UNESCO Map
Description: 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.
Date inscribed: 1995.0
Area in hectares: 16
Category specified: Cultural
State: Uruguay
Region: Latin America and the Caribbean