French: Quartier historique de la ville de Colonia del Sacramento
The Historic Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento is a World Heritage site in Uruguay defined by the UNESCO in 1995 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing location.
It is on position 274 (412) in our monthly survey..

"Founded by the Portuguese in 1680 on the Río de la Plata, the city was of strategic importance in resisting the Spanish. After being disputed for a century, it was finally lost by its founders. The well-preserved urban landscape illustrates the successful fusion of the Portuguese, Spanish and post-colonial styles."
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