Thanks to a period of economic stagnation in the early 20th century, an exceptional number of fine historic buildings have survived, making this an outstanding example of an Iberian colonial town.
- Brazil 1999. Sao Luís.
Historic Centre of São Luís
(1997)
Brazil
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The late 17th-century core of this historic town, founded by the French and
occupied by the Dutch before coming under Portuguese rule, has preserved the
original rectangular street plan in its entirety.
Thanks to a period of economic stagnation in the early 20th century, an exceptional number of fine historic buildings have survived, making this an outstanding example of an Iberian colonial town.
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In its justification for inscription the UNESCO states that the Historic Centre of São Luis do Maranhão is an outstanding example of a Portuguese colonial town that adapted successfully to the climatic conditions in equatorial South America and which has preserved its urban fabric, harmoniously integrated with its natural setting, to an exceptional degree.
Other World Heritage Sites in Brazil (on this site). Please refer to the UNESCO-listing, Brazil-section, for further information about the individual properties.
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