UNESCO WHCCulturalInscribed 1993
Coro and its Port
This site is inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger.
Overview
With its earthen constructions unique to the Caribbean, Coro is the only surviving example of a rich fusion of local traditions with Spanish Mudéjar and Dutch architectural techniques. One of the first colonial towns (founded in 1527), it has some 602 historic buildings.
About Coro and its Port
Founded in 1527 and located in the northwestern Falcón state of Venezuela, the city of Coro and its Port, La Vela de Coro in the Caribbean Sea, was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites in 1993, the first for its country.
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Details
- Countries
- Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
- ISO Codes
- VE
- Area
- 18.4 ha
- Coordinates
- 11.4098, -69.6792
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