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The "Universidad de San Francisco Xavier" Law Building in Sucre, Bolivia.....Beautiful structure in such a beautiful city.

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Overview

Proud, genteel Sucre is Bolivia’s most beautiful city and the symbolic heart of the nation. It was here that independence was proclaimed, and while La Paz is the seat of government and treasury, Sucre is recognized in the constitution as the nation’s capital. Set in a valley surrounded by mountains with a glorious ensemble of whitewashed buildings sheltering pretty patios, it’s a spruce place that has preserved its colonial architecture since it was declared a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1991. Both the city and its university enjoy reputations as focal points of progressive thought within the country.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Casa de la Libertad

Sucre

For a dose of Bolivian history, it’s hard to beat this museum where the Bolivian declaration of independence was signed on August 6, 1825. It has been…

Museo de Arte Indígena

Sucre

This superb museum of indigenous arts is a must for anyone interested in the indigenous groups of the Sucre area, focusing particularly on the woven…

Museo Nacional de Etnografía y Folklore

Sucre

Known locally as MUSEF and housed in the impressive former Banco Nacional building, this museum brings together a series of fascinating temporary…

Parque Cretácico (Cal Orck’o)

Sucre

It seems that 65 million years ago the site of Sucre’s Fabrica Nacional de Cemento SA (Fancesa) cement quarry, 5km north of the center, was the place to…

Museo Eclesiástico de Sucre

Sucre

Next door to Sucre's cathedral, this museum holds one of Bolivia’s best collections of religious relics. There are four sections, ritually unlocked as…

Museo de la Recoleta

Sucre

Overlooking the city from the top of Calle Polanco, La Recoleta was established by the Franciscan Order in 1601. It has served not only as a convent and…

Templo Nuestra Señora de la Merced

Sucre

After several years of restoration work (the completion date was still unknown at the time of research), this church's interior is still mostly bare, but…

Convento de San Felipe Neri

Sucre

The view from the bell tower and tiled rooftop of the San Felipe Neri convent more than explains Sucre’s nickname – the ‘White City of the Americas.' In…

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