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CulturalRef. 993

Historic Centre of the Town of Goiás

Cultural World Heritage property in Brazil, inscribed in 2001 under criteria (ii), (iv).

Historic Centre of the Town of Goiás, Brazil
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State Party
Brazil
Year of inscription
2001
Criteria
iiiv
Area of property
40 ha
Location
Goiás
What it is
old town, historic heritage of Brazil
Reference
WHC 993 · Wikidata Q8343761

Why it is on the List

(ii)Shows a major exchange of ideas — in architecture, technology, art, town planning or landscape design — over time or across a cultural area.(iv)An outstanding example of a building type, ensemble or landscape that illustrates a significant stage in human history.
nearby

Closest World Heritage sites

Straight-line distance between the recorded coordinates.

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