🏛️ Historic Centre of Zacatecas
Colonial silver-mining city in Mexico's central highlands
📋 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site designated 1993
- Founded 1546 following silver discovery
- Located in Zacatecas state, central Mexico
- Built primarily in distinctive pink quarry stone
The Historic Centre of Zacatecas is a colonial city in Mexico's central highlands, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. Founded in 1546 after the discovery of rich silver deposits, it developed into one of New Spain's most economically significant mining centers. The city's urban layout is characterized by winding streets, colonial plazas, and elaborate architectural stonework, with the skyline dominated by Cerro de la Bufa ...