UNESCO World Heritage Site

Historic City of Sucre

Historic City of Sucre is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Bolivia (Plurinational State of), inscribed in 1991.

Sucre, the first capital of Bolivia, was founded by the Spanish in the first half of the 16th century. Its many well-preserved 16th-century religious buildings, such as San Lázaro, San Francisco and Santo Domingo, illustrate the blending of local architectural traditions with sty

Sucre, the first capital of Bolivia, was founded by the Spanish in the first half of the 16th century. Its many well-preserved 16th-century religious buildings, such as San Lázaro, San Francisco and Santo Domingo, illustrate the blending of local architectural traditions with styles imported from Europe.

Country
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Region
South America
Category
Cultural
Inscribed
1991
UNESCO reference
566
Area
0 ha

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