Historic Town of Guanajuato and Adjacent Mines
World Heritage
Mexico
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Guanajuato was founded by the Spanish in the early 16th century and became the world's leading silver mining centre in the 18th century. This history can be seen in its "underground streets" and "Boca del Inferno", a breathtaking mine shaft that reaches 600 meters deep. The town's exquisite Baroque and Neoclassical architecture grew out of the mining boom and influenced architecture throughout central Mexico. The churches of La Compañía and La Valenciana are considered among the most beautiful examples of Baroque architecture in Central and South America. Guanajuato has also been witness to events that changed the country's history.
# Baroque style
# Historic town
# Neoclassical architecture
# Silver Mining
# Underground Street
# Boca del Inferno
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