🏛️ Historic Centre of Zacatecas
Colonial silver-mining city in Mexico's central highlands
📌 Fast Facts
- Founded: 1546 following silver discovery
- Location: Zacatecas state, central Mexico
- Building material: Local pink quarry stone
- UNESCO inscription: 1993
The Historic Centre of Zacatecas is a colonial city in Mexico's central highlands that developed around extensive silver deposits discovered in the 16th century. Founded in 1546, it became one of New Spain's most economically significant mining centers and was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. As of 2026, the historic center remains an active urban area where residents, businesses, and cultural institutions coexist with tourism and heritage preservation efforts. The city's ...