Sucre

Sucre

Sucre is situated in the valley of the Chiquimayo River at the eastern foothills of the Eastern Cordillera Mountains and is Bolivia’s constitutional and judicial capital. The city earned the nickname “White City” because most of its major buildings and houses are painted white. Established in 1538, Sucre was the first city in South America to rise up against Spanish rule in 1809. On August 6, 1825, Bolivia’s Declaration of Independence was proclaimed here.

Sucre is divided into a new town and an old town, with the historic center of Sucre recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The area features a diverse architectural styles—Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Mestizo, Neoclassical, and Classical—represented by numerous towers, bell towers, and monuments built by religious orders. The city boasts many classic and historic buildings, including the National Library, Casa de la Libertad, Sucre Cathedral, and the Archbishop's Palace, all of which are must-see attractions.

Sucre

Reason to visit: Bolivia’s constitutional and judicial capital

Continent where the attraction is located: South America【South America】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Bolivia[Bolivia]

Province/Department where the attraction is located: Chuquisaca Department [Chuquisaca Department]

City where the attraction is located: Sucre [Sucre]