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Franciscan Missions in the Sierra Gorda of Querétaro
The five Franciscan missions of Sierra Gorda were built in the final stages of the conversion of the Mexican interior to Christianity in the mid-18th century and became an important reference for the continued evangelization of California, Arizona, and Texas. The ornately decorated facades of the churches are of particular significance because they are examples of the creative efforts of missionaries and Indians. The rural settlements that developed around the missions have retained their vernacular character.
Catalan Romanesque Churches of the Vall de Boí
The narrow Boi Valley is located in the Altaribagorsa region of the Pyrenees and is surrounded by steep mountains. Each village in the valley has a Romanesque church surrounded by a series of enclosed fields. The higher slopes have large areas of seasonal pasture.