National historical monuments of Honduras facts for kids
Honduras is a country in Central America that has many amazing historical places. These places show us about its ancient past, long before Europeans arrived, as well as its time under Spanish rule, and when it became an independent country.
Honduran law protects these important sites. This means things like old buildings, beautiful furniture, and traditional folk art are kept safe for everyone to learn from and enjoy.
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Protecting Honduras's History
The law that protects historical monuments and national heritage was created by the National Congress of Honduras. The Honduran Institute of Anthropology and History (IHAH) is in charge of this law. They make sure these historical treasures are looked after.
Under Honduran law, all ancient sites and historical objects belong to the people of Honduras. The IHAH acts as the guardian of these treasures. Their job is to study these sites, manage the historical items, and share knowledge about Honduras's past with everyone.
There's even a special office, called the Fiscalia de Etnias, that helps make sure the laws about national heritage are followed. If someone breaks these laws, this office takes action.
Important Historical Places in Honduras
Honduras has officially declared many places as historical monuments. These include ancient ruins, old cities, and important buildings. Here are some of them:
| Date Declared | Monument | Type | What Makes It Special |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May 1959 | Fortaleza de San Fernando of Omoa | Historical building | A fortress from the 16th century |
| 19 October 1972 | Comayagua | Urban historical center | An old city center from the 15th century |
| 21 April 1977 | Headquarters of the National Post of Honduras | Historical building | An important building from the 19th century |
| 9 November 1979 | Choluteca | Urban historical center | A historic city center from the 16th century |
| 26 November 1981 | Copán | Mayan archaeological site | Ancient Mayan ruins from the 1st century BC. It's also a World Heritage Site! |
| 28 June 1989 | El Puente, El Jigua, Copán | Mayan archaeological zone | Another ancient Mayan area from the 1st century AD |
| 7 September 1990 | Omoa, Cortés | Historical tourist area | A historical place that also attracts visitors, from the 16th century |
| 25 July 1991 | San Antonio de Oriente, Francisco Morazán Department | Historical monument | A monument from the 17th century |
| 23 March 1993 | Church of Our Lady of Suyapa | National monument | An important church from the 18th century |
| 24 April 1993 | Santa Rosa de Copán | Historical monument | A historical city from the 17th century |
| 4 June 1993 | Cedros, Francisco Morazán | Urban historical center | A city center from the 17th century, where Honduras's first Constitution was written |
| 15 July 1993 | Yuscarán, Olancho | Urban historical center | A historic city center from the 17th century |
| 11 August 1993 | Headquarters of the House of Culture, City of La Paz | Historical building | An old building from the 17th century |
| 16 April 1994 | Trujillo, Colón | Historical center, city, bay, Fortress of Santa Bárbara | A historic city, bay, and fortress from the 15th century |
| 6 June 1994 | Palace Bográn, Santa Bárbara | Historical building | A historical building from the 18th century |
| 27 December 1994 | Cerro Juana Laínez, Tegucigalpa, MDC | Tourist and cultural recreation center | A natural and cultural spot |
| 7 December 1994 | Juticalpa, Olancho | Historical center | A historic city center from the 16th century |
| 3 March 1995 | City of Tegucigalpa and surroundings | Historical urban center | The historic city center of the capital, from the 16th century |
| 15 November 1996 | Ojojona, Francisco Morazán | Historical urban center | A historic city center from the 17th century |
| 21 January 1997 | Valle de Ángeles, Francisco Morazán | Tourist city | A city that attracts tourists, from the 17th century |
| 1 November 1997 | Archaeological zone Cerro Palenque, Cortés Department | Archaeological zone Lenca | An ancient site of the Lenca people |
| 1 November 1997 | Los Naranjos, Lake of Yojoa | Archaeological zone | An ancient archaeological site |
| 1 November 1997 | Tenampúa, Comayagua | Archaeological zone Lenca | Another ancient site of the Lenca people |
| 1 November 1997 | Caves of Talgua, Olancho | Archaeological place, pre-Columbian | An ancient cave site from the 8th century BC |
| (Date not specified) | Church of Langue, Valle | Historical building | A church from the 18th century |
| (Date not specified) | Church of Caridad, Valle | Historical building | A church from the 18th century |
| (Date not specified) | Church of Goascorán, Valle | Historical building | A church from the 18th century |
| (Date not specified) | City of Gracias, Lempira Department | Historical urban center | A historic city center from the 16th century, once an important capital |
| 10 October 2010 | The Hill Congolón, Lempira Department | Historical natural place | A natural place with historical importance |
Historical Buildings in Tegucigalpa
Tegucigalpa, the capital city, has many important historical buildings.
| Number | Monument | Type | What Makes It Special |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palace of the Ministries | Historical building | An important building from the 19th century |
| 2 | Manuel Bonilla National Theatre | Historical building | A beautiful theater from the 20th century |
| 3 | Former headquarters of Empresa Nacional de Energía Eléctrica (ENEE) | Historical building | An old building from the 19th century |
| 4 | Municipal Palace | Historical building | The city's old government building from the 19th century |
| 5 | House of Doctor Ramón Rosa | Historical building | Now the Museum of the Honduran Man, from the 19th century |
| 6 | National Library of Honduras | Historical building | Now the National Library Juan Ramón Molina, from the 19th century |
| 7 | National Archive of Honduras | Historical building | A building that stores historical documents, from the 19th century |
| 8 | National Gallery of Art | Historical building | An art gallery in an old building from the 19th century |
| 9 | National School of Fine Arts, Comayagüela | Historical building | A school for art, from the 19th century |
| 10A | Presidential Palacete | Historical building | Now the Presidential Museum, from the 19th century |
Historical Buildings in Juticalpa
Juticalpa also has its own special historical buildings.
| Number | Monument | Type | What Makes It Special |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Church Cerrito | Historical building | A church from the 18th century |
| 2 | House of the Culture | Historical building | A cultural center from the 19th century |
| 3 | Institute Fraternity | Historical building | A building from the 19th century |
See also
In Spanish: Monumentos históricos nacionales de Honduras para niños
