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Decision 23 COM VIII.C.1
Historic Centre of the Town of Diamantina (Brazil)

Property: Historic Centre of the Town of Diamantina

Id. N°: 890

State Party: Brazil

Criteria: C (ii) (iv)

The Committee inscribed the site on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (ii) and (iv):

Criterion (ii): Diamantina shows how explorers of the Brazilian territory, diamond prospectors, and representatives of the Crown were able to adapt European models to an American context in the 18th century, thus creating a culture that was faithful to its roots yet completely original.

Criterion (iv): The urban and architectural group of Diamantina, perfectly integrated into a wild landscape, is a fine example of an adventurous spirit combined with a quest for refinement so typical of human nature.

The Observer of Brazil and the Mayor of Diamantina expressed their warm appreciation for this inscription.

Decision Code
23 COM VIII.C.1
Themes
Inscriptions on the World Heritage List
States Parties 1
Year
1999
Documents
WHC.99/CONF.209/22
Report of the rapporteur
Context of Decision
WHC-99/CONF.209/11
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