Franciscan Missions in the Sierra Gorda

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Franciscan Missions in the Sierra Gorda
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Name Franciscan Missions in the Sierra Gorda of Querétaro
UNESCO State Party Mexico
Region Latin America and Caribbean
Type Cultural
Criteria ii, iii
UNESCO Site ID 1079
Year of Listing 2003



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Franciscan Missions in the Sierra Gorda

The Franciscan Missions of the Sierra Gorda in the Mexican state of Querétaro were declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO in 2003. They were founded by Junípero Serra of the Franciscan Order, who also founded important missions in Alta California.

The five missions are: Santiago de Jalpan and Nuestra Señora de la Luz de Tancoyol in the municipality of Jalpan, Santa María del Agua de Landa and San Francisco del Valle de Tilaco in Landa, and San Miguel Concá in Arroyo Seco.

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es:Misiones franciscanas de la Sierra Gorda it:Missioni francescane nella Sierra Gorda ja:ケレタロ州シエラ・ゴルダのフランシスコ会伝道所群 vi:Trụ sở hội truyền giáo dòng Fran-xít ở Sierra Gorda

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