25th Anniversary of San Cristóbal de La Laguna as a World Heritage Site
San Cristóbal de La Laguna was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on 2 December 1999, for being a unique example of a colonial city without walls, and built from a complex project based on navigation as a science of the time and as a space for the organisation of a new social order. science of the time and as a space for organising a new social order.
The original layout from 1500, which has remained intact over the centuries, of influences between European and Hispano-Portuguese culture, European and Spanish-Portuguese culture and American culture, with which it has maintained a constant link from a human, cultural and socio-economic point of view.
This recognition is of particular importance for La Laguna, a city that was founded without walls and has historically been identified as a place of peace and dialogue between continents.
The 9th Seminar of the Ibero-American Network brings together more than 30 researchers to share the latest studies and reflect on urban planning in the first wave of globalisation.
On this occasion, the date will coincide with Black Friday, which will position the municipality as the island’s shopping hub at the start of the Christmas season and reinforce its appeal as a leading shopping destination in the Canary Islands.
“Este es uno de los encuentros culturales más queridos y esperados para La Laguna”, aseguró Adrián del Castillo. “Tras el éxito del pasado año, volvemos a apostar por la plaza del Cristo como emplazamiento principal
A city to photograph
