Archaeological Site of Panamá Viejo and Historic District of Panamá,Republic of Panama.

Founded in 1519 by the conquistador Pedrarías Dávila, Panamá Viejo is the oldest European settlement on the Pacific coast of the Americas. It was laid out on a rectilinear grid and marks the transference from Europe of the idea of a planned town. Abandoned in the mid-17th century, it was replaced by a ‘new town’ (the ‘Historic District’), which has also preserved its original street plan, its architecture and an unusual mixture of Spanish, French and early American styles. The Salón Bolívar was the venue for the unsuccessful attempt made by El Libertador in 1826 to establish a multinational continental congress.
Date of Inscription: 1997
Extension: 2003
Ref: 790bis   (Unesco.org)
Reveived with thanks from Javier.
1999 Stamp- The 85th Anniversary of Panama Canal
1999 Stamp- The 85th Anniversary of Panama Canal (Two stamps set)