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Historical town one of the Wonders of Portuguese origin in the world

Colonia del Sacramento was part of the 27 historic buildings that represent the passage of the Portuguese

From Thursday 16 to Sunday 19, two journalists from the RTP (Portuguese Radio and Television) visited Colonia del Sacramento for a production about the city, which will be issued in a special program within the framework of the "Seven Wonders of Portuguese Origin in the world. "
This contest seeks to disseminate Portugal boosted by the 27 monuments to reflect the historical and architectural heritage more representative of the passage of the Portuguese by the various continents. These monuments are located in 16 countries and most have been recognized by UNESCO as world heritage, such as the Historic Quarter of Colonia del Sacramento.
The results of the vote, which takes the form by telephone, SMS or the Internet, will be announced at a ceremony to be held on June 10, National Day of Portugal.
The agenda of the journalists of Radio and Television Portuguese in Colonia del Sacramento has included various meetings and interviews, clips of the most emblematic places of historic and cultural events such as local candombe and heritage project, and interviews with Dr Intendente . Walter Zimmer and the Director of Tourism Mrs. Andrea Schunk.
With the Old Town as a stage and toured the bay of Colonia are the main themes related to World Heritage Site "is a pride of Colonia, only in Uruguay," said Zimmer
The Mayor acknowledged the work of the Architect Odriozola in maintaining the site and the work of Professor Asunçao to ensure that Colonia del Sacramento is a World Heritage Site
Invited to vote for Cologne marvel as valuing their location Portuguese strategy
The journalists also met with municipal leaders and Cooperation Spot and archaeologists to present a program that will be delivered shortly in the international television

Those who want to learn more of the contest and vote for cologne, you can do so on http://www.7maravilhas.sapo.pt/#/Votar

Date
Jun-05-2009
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