Mexico Querétaro Jalpan de Serra
Franciscan Missions in the Sierra Gorda
UNESCO World Heritage site of 18th-century missions founded by Franciscans in the Mexican highlands.
- S/N Benito Juárez
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The Franciscan Missions in the Sierra Gorda in Jalpan de Serra, Querétaro, Mexico are a series of five historic churches and five indigenous communities built in the 18th century. They represent a unique blend of European Baroque and indigenous architecture and art. These missions are significant cultural and religious landmarks and are a World Heritage Site in North America. Visitors can explore these magnificent structures and appreciate their historical and cultural significance.
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World Heritage Sites in North America
seeker (Seeker Editors) Sprawling natural parks with unique wildlife, ancient and mysterious temples, world-renown monuments, and more- the continent of North America is one with a deep history to be uncovered. Explore some of humankind's most famous mysteries and witness nature's magnificence at these UNESCO designated world heritage sites across the massive continent.