Historic Centre of Santa Cruz de Mompox World Heritage Site

Official name

Historic Centre of Santa Cruz de Mompox | UNESCO

Country

Colombia | Map

Continent

South America

Location

Bolívar Department
9.2404° Lat, -74.4230° Lon | Map

Code

742

Time Zone

America/Bogota (-05, -0500)

Current Time

Category

Cultural

Description

Inscribed 1995. Founded in 1540 on the banks of the River Magdalena, Mompox played a key role in the Spanish colonization of northern South America. From the 16th to the 19th century the city developed parallel to the river, with the main street acting as a dyke. The historic centre has preserved the harmony and unity of the urban landscape. Most of the buildings are still used for their original purposes, providing an exceptional picture of what a Spanish colonial city was like.