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Circumstances, time and will made it possible to arrive at a safe harbor, not without avatars and enigmas, of the 505th anniversary of the founding of this city-town, with its inhabitants ready to preserve it with a good dose of love. Those who idolize it are clear that only order, beauty, harmony and quality in everything that is done can configure an urban landscape that, not by history, fails to respond to the most current needs.
That responsibility with the rich legacy treasured by Camagüey tense thought and creative action in search of viable solutions to be in tune with economic and demographic development, without losing the inescapable commitment to heritage. The challenge is that the exceptional universal values of the former Villa of Santa María del Puerto del Príncipe, harmonize with the most contemporary and generate a sustainable operation.
There are plenty of reasons to celebrate, knowing that much more can be done in the conservation and protection of the historical, cultural and architectural values that enlighten the town of Principe.
It is important to know the local history because only in this way can we understand the privilege of the legacy of past generations and the need to preserve it for the unborn Camagüey. It is necessary to feel the city in the skin so as not to damage it in its structure and essences, to learn to walk it and be surprised by the peculiarities of its urban design and the human warmth of its people.
And another fundamental aspect is to show affection for the city to all who come to it, being hospitable increases the charms of 505 years of history. Much can young people do to preserve the built and immaterial heritage of this half-thousand-year-old city. This city deserves that and more of the new generations.