Founded by the Spanish in the early 16th century, Guanajuato became the world's leading silver-extraction centre in the 18th century.
Historic Town of Guanajuato and Adjacent Mines
Historic Town of Guanajuato and Adjacent Mines
Federal entity
This past can be seen in its 'subterranean streets' and the 'Boca del Inferno', a mineshaft that plunges a breathtaking 600 m. The town's fine Baroque and neoclassical buildings, resulting from the prosperity of the mines, have influenced buildings throughout central Mexico. The churches of La Compañía and La Valenciana are considered to be among the most beautiful examples of Baroque architecture in Central and South America. Guanajuato was also witness to events which changed the history of the country.
Patrimonio Cultural
Categoría
Historic city
Fecha de inscripción1988-12-09
Criterios de valor Universal Excepcional
Este lugar cumple con los siguientes criterios de valor Universal Excepcional
(i)
To represent a masterpiece of human creative genius.
(ii)
To exhibit an important interchange of human values, over a span of time or within a cultural area of the world, on developments in architecture or technology, monumental arts, town-planning or landscape design.
(iv)
To be an outstanding example of a type of building, architectural or technological ensemble or landscape which illustrates (a) significant stage(s) in human history.
(vi)
To be directly or tangibly associated with events or living traditions, with ideas, or with beliefs, with artistic and literary works of outstanding universal significance. (The Committee considers that this criterion should preferably be used in conjunction with other criteria).
Dirección de Patrimonio Mundial INAH
La Dirección de Patrimonio Mundial del Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia tiene el compromiso de difundir la Convención de Patrimonio Mundial de la UNESCO, así como capacitar e implementar herramientas que apoyen el dinamismo de los sitios patrimonio cultural de México, a través de diplomados, simposios, conferencias y cursos a nivel nacional y regional.
