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Historic Centre of Santa Cruz de Mompox

Colombia
Date of Inscription: 1995
Criteria: (iv)(v)
Property : 458.0000 ha
Buffer zone: 632.0000 ha
Bolívar Department
N9 14 W74 26
Ref: 742

Brief Description

Founded in 1540 on the banks of the River Magdalena, Mompox played a key role in the Spanish colonization of northern South America. From the 16th to the 19th century the city developed parallel to the river, with the main street acting as a dyke. The historic centre has preserved the harmony and unity of the urban landscape. Most of the buildings are still used for their original purposes, providing an exceptional picture of what a Spanish colonial city was like.

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