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Historic Centre of Cienfuegos

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Historic Centre of Cienfuegos
Historic Centre of Cienfuegos. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

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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.

Adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.

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