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The plan was recognised by UNESCO for Best Practice in World Heritage site management in 2012. Vigan is a city in the Philippines, on the west coast of Luzon island. The city is home to the World ...

Established in the 16th century, Vigan is the best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia. Its architecture reflects the coming together of cultural elements from elsewhere in ...

Locations deemed World Heritage sites are of "outstanding universal value to humanity" and should be "protected for future generations to appreciate and enjoy," according to Unesco. The ...