Historic Town of Vigan
Philippines
Date of Inscription: 1999
Criteria: (ii)(iv) Province of Ilocos Sur N17 34 30 E120 23 15 Ref: 502rev |
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Brief Description
Established in the 16th century, Vigan is the best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia. Its architecture reflects the coming together of cultural elements from elsewhere in the Philippines, from China and from Europe, resulting in a culture and townscape that have no parallel anywhere in East and South-East Asia.
Historic Town of Vigan
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Justification for Inscription
Criterion (ii): Vigan represents a unique fusion of Asian building design and construction with European colonial architecture and planning. Criterion (iv): Vigan is an exceptionally intact and well preserved example of a European trading town in East and South-East Asia.
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