Puebla
- States
- Mexico
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 1987
- Location
- Etat de Puebla, municipalites de Puebla, San Pedro Cholula et San Andres Cholula
- Region
- Latin America & Caribbean
- Coordinates
- 19.04722, -98.20833
- Last Visited
- 2023
- UNESCO ID
- 416
- WH 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.
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