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.
The court of the Three Wise Men from the East will remain in the Parque de la Constitución until 4 January.
This free initiative will allow to know, through its streets and monuments, the Outstanding Universal Value that has earned it its declaration as a World Heritage City.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the declaration by UNESCO of the City of La Laguna as a World Heritage Site, in the Cultural Heritage Category.
These two protected Canarian properties were united in a programme of activities that included workshops for all ages and whistled telegrams based on literary references to the municipality.
A city to photograph
