Heritage sites, Archaeological discoveries, History of Archaeology

Historic Centre of Santa Cruz de Mompox

Location

Bolivar Department

Country

Colombia

Year of Research

1995

Culture

It was established in 1540.It is aituted on the banks of the River Magdalena.
It played a key role in the Spanish colonization of northern South America.
The city developed parallel to the river, with the main street acting as a dyke,from the 16th to the 19th century .
The historic centre has protected the harmony and unity of the urban landscape.
These are still used for their original purposes and providing an exceptional picture of what a Spanish colonial city was like.