#Sucre UNESCO #world heritage sites
#Cathedral
on
#Plaza 25 de mayo
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Built over a whopping 153 years (1559-1712), its architecture evolved from the Renaissance style to having mestizo-baroque influences towards the end. These are more prevalent on the building’s exterior, notably its large clock tower which houses a massive, functioning 18th century clock imported from London.
#Freedom House
on
#Plaza 25 de mayo
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Meaning "House of Freedom" in English, this former Jesuit church was where Bolivia signed their declaration of independence in 1825, finally breaking free from Spanish rule after a long and drawn out war.
#Basilica of San Francisco
on
#Aniceto Arce
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One of Sucre’s finer churches, its construction used a predominately neo-classic style with a hint of baroque influence.
#Santo Domingo church
at
#Calvo Street 113
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The enlarged and remodeled church has two portals: the lesser portal in the Early Renaissance style is the older of the two, whereas the triple baroque portal with Mudejar touches forms the main entrance.
#San Lazaro Parish
at
#Calvo 449
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This was actually the very first church that was built in the city and dates back to the year 1538.