Historic Centre of the Town of Diamantina
UNESCO Map
Description: Diamantina, a colonial village set like a jewel in a necklace of inhospitable rocky mountains, recalls the exploits of diamond prospectors in the 18th century and testifies to the triumph of human cultural and artistic endeavour over the environment.
Date inscribed: 1999.0
Area in hectares: 28,5
Category specified: Cultural
State: Brazil
Region: Latin America and the Caribbean