Panama highlights cultural, tourist potential of Caribbean fortifications | Video

Panama City, Feb 21 (EFE), (Camera: Carlos Lemos).- Amid the verdant tropical landscape of Panama's Caribbean coast, a historic treasure trove awaits. The Fortifications of the Caribbean Coast of Panama, a World Heritage Site since 1980, stands as a testament to the country's rich architectural prowess of the 17th and 18th centuries. Yet, despite their grandeur and cultural significance, these majestic forts have been on the List of World Heritage in Danger since 2012, prompting Panama’s Culture Ministry to take swift action in restoring and preserving them. The restoration of the San Jerónimo and San Lorenzo forts, in addition to the construction of a visitor center, are some of the projects under development to shore up 'the great cultural and tourist potential' of the Fortifications of the Caribbean Coast of Panama," Nilda Quijano, the executive director and one of the founders of the Patronato Portobelo and San Lorenzo, told EFE.

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Date: 21/02/2023 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Arts, culture and entertainment » Monument and heritage site
Type: Ready-to-use w/ voice over
Duration: 187 seconds
Reference: 7001240854
Relevance: Normal