Historic Centre of the Town of Goiás
State of Goiás
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Identifier |
993 |
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category |
cultural |
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criteria |
(ii)(iv) |
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Title |
historic centre of the town of goiás |
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latitude |
-15.9342308044 |
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longitude |
-50.1401634216 |
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location |
state of goiás |
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Region |
latin america and the caribbean |
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year |
2001 |
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unique number |
1157 |
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description |
goiás testifies to the occupation and colonization of the lands of central brazil in the 18th and 19th centuries. the urban layout is an example of the organic development of a mining town, adapted to the conditions of the site. although modest, both public and private architecture form a harmonious whole, thanks to the coherent use of local materials and vernacular techniques. |
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justification |
criterion ii: in its layout and architecture the historic town of goiás is an outstanding example of a european town admirably adapted to the climatic, geographical and cultural constraints of central south america.
criterion iv: goiás represents the evolution of a form of urban structure and architecture characteristic of the colonial settlement of south america, making full use of local materials and techniques and conserving its exceptional setting. |
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