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The text related to the cultural heritage 'Protective town of San Miguel and the Sanctuary of Jesús Nazareno de Atotonilco' has mentioned 'Town' in the following places:
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| San Miguel de AllendeCityFrom top to bottom:Left: - Inmaculada Concepcion Temple- San Miguel de Allende CathedralRight: - Panorama view of Cathedral and downtown San Miguel de Allende- Angela Peralta Teather- Allende Garden Park- San Miguel de Allende Historic Museum Coat of armsNickname(s):xc2xa0El Corazxc3xb3n de Mxc3xa9xico[1]Motto(s):xc2xa0Hic Natus Ubique NotusSan Miguel de AllendeLocation in MexicoShow map of GuanajuatoSan Miguel de AllendeSan Miguel de Allende (Mexico)Show map of MexicoCoordinates: 20xc2xb054xe2x80xb251xe2x80xb3N 100xc2xb044xe2x80xb237xe2x80xb3Wxefxbbxbf / xefxbbxbf20.91417xc2xb0N 100.74361xc2xb0Wxefxbbxbf / 20.91417; -100.74361Coordinates: 20xc2xb054xe2x80xb251xe2x80xb3N 100xc2xb044xe2x80xb237xe2x80xb3Wxefxbbxbf / xefxbbxbf20.91417xc2xb0N 100.74361xc2xb0Wxefxbbxbf / 20.91417; -100.74361CountryMexicoStateGuanajuatoFoundedPre-1541Municipal Status1811Governmentxc2xa0xe2x80xa2xc2xa0Municipalxc2xa0PresidentLuis Alberto VillarrealElevation (of seat)1,900xc2xa0m (6,200xc2xa0ft)Populationxc2xa0(2005)xc2xa0Municipalityxc2xa0xe2x80xa2xc2xa0Municipality139,297xc2xa0xe2x80xa2xc2xa062,034Time zoneUTCxe2x88x9206:00 (Central (US Central))xc2xa0xe2x80xa2xc2xa0Summer (DST)UTCxe2x88x9205:00 (Central)Postal code (of seat)37700Area code(s)415Demonymsanmiguelense[2]Website(in Spanish) [1] UNESCO World Heritage SiteOfficial nameProtective town of San Miguel de Allende and Sanctuary of Jesxc3xbas Nazareno de AtotonilcoTypeCulturalCriteriaii, ivDesignated2008 (32nd session)Referencexc2xa0no.1274State Partyxc2xa0MexicoRegionLatin America and the Caribbean | WIKI |
| Today, an old section of the town is part of a proclaimed World Heritage Site, attracting thousands of tourists and new residents from abroad every year. | WIKI |
| At the beginning of the 20th century, the town was in danger of becoming a ghost town after an influenza pandemic. | WIKI |
| This gave the town a reputation, attracting artists such as David Alfaro Siqueiros, who taught painting. | WIKI |
| Since then, the town has attracted a significant number of foreign retirees, artists, writers and tourists, which has shifted the area's economy from agriculture and industry to commerce catering to outside visitors and residents. | WIKI |
| The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) designated the Protective town of San Miguel and the Sanctuary of Jesxc3xbas Nazareno de Atotonilco as a World Heritage Site in 2008. | WIKI |
| The area of designation includes part of the town San Miguel de Allende and part of the town of Atotonilco, which are about 14 kilometers apart. | WIKI |
| He decided to dedicate the Spanish town to the Archangel Michael. | WIKI |
| The two springs supplied all of the town's water until the 1970s. | WIKI |
| [4][9] The location of the town would make it a melting pot as Spanish, indigenous peoples, and later criollos exchanged cultural influences. | WIKI |
| Eventually, major roads would connect the town with the mining communities in San Luis Potosxc3xad, Zacatecas, and the rest of the state of Guanajuato. | WIKI |
| Serving travelers' needs and providing supplies to mining camps made the town rich. | WIKI |
| Textile manufacture was a major industry in the town. | WIKI |
| [7][11] The town was also home to the area's wealthy hacienda owners. | WIKI |
| [12] The town's apogee came during the transition period between Baroque and Neoclassical architecture, and many of the mansions and churches show both influences. | WIKI |
| When this conspiracy was discovered, the warning to Hidalgo and Allende passed through this town and onto Dolores (Hidalgo), just to the north. | WIKI |
| [4][7] San Miguel was the first Mexican town to gain its independence from Spain. | WIKI |
| While there was no further military action in the immediate area, economically the town waned as agriculture suffered and the population declined. | WIKI |
| [14][8] After the war, the town was declared a city by the state congress in 1826 and its name was modified to San Miguel de Allende in honor of Ignacio Allende. | WIKI |
| Between this and the beginning of the Mexican Revolution, San Miguel almost became a ghost town. | WIKI |
| [14][15] What remained was preserved as the new Mexican government, under the Instituto Nacional de Antropologxc3xada e Historia (INAH), declared San Miguel a "Historic and Protected Town" in 1926, establishing guidelines and restrictions aimed at keeping its colonial appearance. | WIKI |
| Enrollment at the schools rose and this began the town's cultural reputation. | WIKI |
| The town's cultural, foreign and cosmopolitan nature has continued since that time. | WIKI |
| [18] Hippies were taken in for haircuts by the authorities in the 1970s,[19] and now the town is generally too expensive for the backpacking travelers of the 21st century. | WIKI |
| The growing attraction of the town and its colonial buildings created a vibrant real estate market, which until recently has not been affected by Mexico's fluctuating economy. | WIKI |
| While the town and municipality have grown since the coming of foreigners in the 1940s, the highest rates of growth occurred between 1980 and 2000, rising from 77,624 to 110,692, or about 43%. | WIKI |
| While the majority of the population of the municipality of Allende lives in a collection of small rural communities that do not exceed 2,500 people, the largest single population center is the town of San Miguel de Allende, which houses 59,691 people, about 44% of the municipality's population. | WIKI |
| [28] While the outlying areas of the town and municipality have changed over time, the historic center remains much as it was 250 years ago. | WIKI |
| Jardxc3xadn Allende (Allende Garden) is the town's main plaza, which serves as a venue for music concerts and other cultural activities. | WIKI |
| The town is noted for its streetscapes with narrow cobblestone lanes,[29] that rise and fall over the hilly terrain. | WIKI |
| [22] The town has attracted residents such as Jose Guadalupe Mojica, Pedro Vargas and Cantinflas. | WIKI |
| The town has also put effort into preserving the cobblestone streets. | WIKI |
| The oldest part of the town is the El Chorro neighborhood. | WIKI |
| La Parroquia de San Miguel Arcxc3xa1ngel, the current parish church of San Miguel, is unique in Mexico and the emblem of the town. | WIKI |
| [29] It is one of the most-photographed churches in Mexico and the two tall towers of its neo-Gothic faxc3xa7ade can be seen from most parts of town. | WIKI |
| The sacristy contains a painting depicting the founding of the town in 1542 and its subsequent move to Izcuinapan in the El Chorro neighborhood. | WIKI |
| [29] The lower floor contains exhibits about the founding of the town, its role in protecting the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro Road and more. | WIKI |
| [34] There are 24 rooms that chronicle the history of the area from the foundation of the town to the Ruta de la Plata (English: Silver Route), the genealogy of Ignacio Allende and the Mexican War of Independence. | WIKI |
| This plaza was originally constructed in 1555 and was supposed to be the original center of the town. | WIKI |
| Other important churches in the town include the Santo Domingo church, the Santa Cruz del Chorro Chapel, Tercera Orden Church and the San Juan de Dios Church. | WIKI |
| This church was partially built by incorporating a former chapel used by the mulatto population of the town. | WIKI |
| Entrance to a crafts store in the historic center of the town | WIKI |
| Due to its growth as a tourist destination, some of the most obvious culture seen on the streets of the town relates to visitors, both foreign and Mexican. | WIKI |
| To cater to these visitors, the town contains cafes, boutiques, art galleries, upscale restaurants and hotels, and a wide variety of bars and nightclubs. | WIKI |
| [24] The largest celebration of the year is that of the town's patron saint, the Archangel Michael. | WIKI |
| Elaborate structures that spin and light in sequence, called "castillos"xe2x80x94castlesxe2x80x94are installed in the esplanade at the Jardxc3xadn, and sometimes at other churches in town. | WIKI |
| [47] The most-important political celebration is the reenactment of the "Grito de Dolores", as the original occurred in the nearby town of Dolores Hidalgo, marking the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence. | WIKI |
| As the birthplace of Ignacio Allende, the town was a focal point of 2010s Bicentennial celebrations, with reenactments of events such as the arrival of the message from Querxc3xa9taro from Josefa Ortiz. | WIKI |
| Religious and secular music continues to be a town focal point, with the English composer and pianist Michael Hoppe performing frequently in San Miguel de Allende. | WIKI |
| [49] In addition to two major art institutions (Instituto Allende and Bellas Artes), artists and art venues can be seen in various parts of the town. | WIKI |
| [50][51][52] More recently, the town has been attracting writers, film makers, and musicians. | WIKI |
| The town annually hosts an important free film festival, the GIFF. | WIKI |
| Beat poet Neal Cassady died on the railroad tracks just outside town. | WIKI |
| Some have written books about the town, such as Elisa Bernick who wrote The Family Sabbatical Handbook: The Budget Guide To Living Abroad With Your Family and Rue who wrote "My Favorite Second Chance" (Book 2 of The Lake Effect Series). | WIKI |
| Columbia Pictures produced the first Hollywood film to feature the town, filming The Brave Bulls in 1950. | WIKI |
| In 2002, 250,000 visitors spent about US$8.4xc2xa0million at the town's attractions, but those who live here contribute far more to the economy. | WIKI |
| [22] Most of this is concentrated in the town of San Miguel proper. | WIKI |
| Most visitors are vacationers and about 60% are domestic visitors, interested in the town's history and role in the Mexican War of Independence. | WIKI |
| The town has just over 9% of all hotel rooms in the state, and this percentage is growing. | WIKI |
| [4] In 2006, the town invested 800,000 pesos to implement an online marketing plan to increase services to potential tourists. | WIKI |
| Outside of the town of San Miguel, the economy is more traditional. | WIKI |
| A group of entrepreneurs is working to increase the town's reputation as a film location, opening a privately financed studio complex called The Film Colony. | WIKI |
| Recently, U.S. television series Royal Pains, Top Chef and Million Dollar Listing have filmed episodes in the town. | WIKI |
| The town flourished in the 18th century with the construction of significant religious and civil architecture, which exhibits the evolution of different trends and styles, from Baroque to late 19th century Neo-Gothic. | UNESCO |
| Urban mansions are exceptionally large and rich for a medium-size Latin American town and constitute an example of the transition from Baroque to Neo-Classic. | UNESCO |
| Both the town and the Sanctuary, intimately linked, played a significant role in the process of Mexican independence, with impacts throughout Latin America. | UNESCO |
| Criterion (ii): San Miguel de Allende constitutes an exceptional example of the interchange of human values; due to its location and functions, the town acted as a melting pot where Spaniards, Creoles and Amerindians exchanged cultural influences, something reflected in the tangible and intangible heritage. | UNESCO |
| Urban mansions are exceptionally large and rich for a medium-size Latin American town. | UNESCO |
| The required conditions of integrity and authenticity have been met; both the town and Sanctuary have been subject to few significant alterations over time, urban changes have been adapted to the townxe2x80x99s features and scale, and restoration works have been carried out according to appropriate theoretical and technical principles. | UNESCO |
| The legal system in place ensures the adequate protection of the property and the town and the Sanctuary exhibit an acceptable state of conservation. | UNESCO |