"The late 17th-century core of this historic town, founded by the French and occupied by the Dutch before coming under Portuguese rule, has preserved the original rectangular street plan in its entirety. Thanks to a period of economic stagnation in the early 20th century, an exceptional number of fine historic buildings have survived, making this an outstanding example of an Iberian colonial town."
Source: UNESCO World Heritage
View of Rua da Estrela of Sao Louis in Maranhao, Brazil. Thanks to Karina of Brasil. Obrigado.
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