The city was completely destroyed in 1637 by the Dutch. Its reconstruction, started by the Portugese in 1645, was slow but with strong religious ties which can be seen in the city today.
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Title: São Cristóvão
Creator: São Francisco Square in the Town of São Cristóvão
Date Created: 2010
Location Created: Brazil
Rights: Embratur
Location: Brazil
Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (ii)(iv)
Date of Inscription: 2010
Category of Site: Cultural site
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