O significado cultural no contexto da classificação do património edificado da Cidade de Inhambane

Abstract

Mozambique is one of the countries characterized by the existence of a vast and diverse built heritage, as is the case of the City of Inhambane which, being African, reflects a mixture of influences from old Europe, India and Arabia, which gives it a unique and cosmopolitan atmosphere. It is important to note that the assessment of cultural significance has been a fundamental step for the classification of built heritage. As for the City of Inhambane, the importance of classifying its built heritage lies in the fact that it has a potential, which contributes significantly to the memory of its inhabitants, as well as as well as for the objectives of research and cultural tourism, within the scope of the programs of local socioeconomic development. This work supports the classification of the built heritage of the City of Inhambane, based on applicable national legislation and the involvement of the parties interested. In conceptualizing this work, the role of the State in promoting declaration of built heritage with a view to distinguishing it and recognizing its values patrimonial assets for their preservation and public enjoyment, providing them with protection legal and privileged status.