Viсales Valley

Долина Викалес окружена горами, ее ландшафт изрезан отвесными скалистыми обнажениями. Для хозяйственного уклада долины характерны традиционные методы хозяйствования при производстве сельскохозяйственной продукции, особенно табака. Качество этого культурного ландшафта, украшанного народной архитектурой его ферм и деревень с многонациональным населениием, иллюстрирует культурное развитие островов Кубы и Карибских осторов.

Inscribed :1999
Criteria:C (iv)

Justification for Inscription:

Criterion (iv): The Viсales valley is an outstanding karst landscape in which traditional methods of agriculture (notably tobacco growing) have survived unchanged for several centuries. The region also preserves a rich vernacular tradition in its architecture, its crafts, and its music.

Brief description:

The Viсales valley is encircled by mountains and its landscape is interspersed with dramatic rocky outcrops. Traditional techniques are still in use for agricultural production, particularly of tobacco. The quality of this cultural landscape is enhanced by The vernacular architecture of its farms and villages, where a rich multi-ethnic society survives, illustrating The cultural development of The islands of The Caribbean, and of Cuba.