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.
‘La Laguna, la picota y con el mazo dando’ (La Laguna, the pillory and with the hammer giving) will tour the municipality’s districts to showcase the justice systems, new trades, and the convergence of cultures at the beginning of the 16th century.
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.
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
