Historic Centre of Santa Cruz
de Mompox (1995)
Columbia
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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. |
Other World Heritage Sites in Columbia (on this site). Please refer to the UNESCO-listing, Columbia section, for further information on the individual properties.
Revised 03 aug 2006 |
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