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Historic Centre of the Town of Goiás

Brazil
Date of Inscription: 2001
Criteria: (ii)(iv)
Core zone: 40.299999 ha
Buffer zone: 43.5 ha
State of Goiás
S15 56 04 W50 08 25
Ref: 993

Brief Description

Goiás testifies to the occupation and colonization of the lands of central Brazil in the 18th and 19th centuries. The urban layout is an example of the organic development of a mining town, adapted to the conditions of the site. Although modest, both public and private architecture form a harmonious whole, thanks to the coherent use of local materials and vernacular techniques.

Justification for Inscription

Criterion ii: In its layout and architecture the historic town of Goiás is an outstanding example of a European town admirably adapted to the climatic, geographical and cultural constraints of central South America.

Criterion iv: Goiás represents the evolution of a form of urban structure and architecture characteristic of the colonial settlement of South America, making full use of local materials and techniques and conserving its exceptional setting.

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