UNESCO WHCCulturalInscribed 1995
Historic Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento
Overview
Founded by the Portuguese in 1680 on the Río de la Plata, the city was of strategic importance in resisting the Spanish. After being disputed for a century, it was finally lost by its founders. The well-preserved urban landscape illustrates the successful fusion of the Portuguese, Spanish and post-colonial styles.
About Historic Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento
Colonia del Sacramento is a city in southwestern Uruguay, by the Río de la Plata, facing Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is one of the oldest towns in Uruguay and the capital of the Colonia Department. As of the 2023 census, it has a population of around 32,174.
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Details
- Countries
- Uruguay
- ISO Codes
- UY
- Area
- 19 ha
- Coordinates
- -34.4712, -57.8499
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