Decision - 21COM VIII.C - Inscription: The Historic Centre of Sao Luis (Brazil)

The Historic Centre of Sao Luis

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Brazil

C(iii)(iv)(v)

The Committee decided to inscribe this property on the basis of criteria (iii), (iv) and (v), considering that the Historic Centre of São Luis do Maranhão is an outstanding example of a Portuguese colonial town that adapted successfully to the climatic conditions in equatorial South America and which has preserved its urban fabric, harmoniously integrated with its natural setting, to an exceptional degree.