puebla
states: [mexico]
category: cultural
year: 1987
location: Etat de Puebla, municipalites de Puebla, San Pedro Cholula et San Andres Cholula
region: Latin America and the Caribbean
latitude/longitude: 19.0472200000, -98.2083300000
last visited: 2023
unesco id: 416
world heritage site: 416
The Historic Centre of Puebla, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Mexico, is renowned for its well-preserved colonial architecture, blending Spanish and indigenous influences. Founded in 1531, it features notable landmarks like the Puebla Cathedral, one of the country’s largest, and vibrant Talavera-tiled buildings. Its urban layout, with a grid pattern radiating from the central plaza, reflects 16th-century planning. The site’s cultural significance and historical charm make it a key example of Mexico’s colonial heritage.
