Historic Centre of Cienfuegos
The Historic Centre of Cienfuegos, is located in the city of Cienfuegos in Cuba. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005, because of its outstanding Neoclassical architecture and its status as the best example of early 19th century Spanish urban planning. The historic centre contains six buildings from 1819 to 1850, 327 buildings from 1851 to 1900, and 1188 buildings from the 20th century.
| Historic Centre of Cienfuegos | |
|---|---|
Central Park José Marti | |
| Location | Cienfuegos, Cuba |
| Coordinates | 22°08′44″N 80°26′11″W |
| Founded | 1819 |
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Official name | Urban Historic Centre of Cienfuegos |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | ii, v |
| Designated | 2005 (29th session) |
| Reference no. | 1202 |
| Region | Latin America and the Caribbean |
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