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The city of Sucre which is the constitutional capital of the country of Bolivia, lies on the south central part of the country. Known by three other names, the city draws a large number of people by its scenic beauty and historical edifices which scattered in and around the city. Draped in history and the home to large number of historical structure have earned the epithet World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Sightseeing in Sucre will comprise visits to the sites of the historical importance. Sightseeing in Sucre will also acquaint you with the history and culture of the country of Bolivia.

Sightseeing in Sucre include visits to places like Casa de la Libertad which is celebrated edifice on the main plaza of the city where the Declaration of Independence of Bolivia was signed on the 6th of August, 1825. You will find portraits of former presidents and other historical documents displayed in the house. Museum of La Recoleta which was founded following the Fransican Orders between the years 1601-1613, the edifice has been used as a convent, barrack as well as a prison. At present it is a museum where you will find paintings of the unknown painters belonging to 16th to 20 th centuries and also include works by painters like Diego Quispe Curo and Juan Perez Villareal. Also visit the Biblioteca Nacional de Bolivia: Archivo Nacional to view some of the historical documents.

Sightseeing in Sucre must include visits to several museum like Museo de Chaecas which exhibits paintings by melchor Perez De Holguin and furnitures made by the native Indians, Museo Del Arte Moderno which is store house of the modern Bolivian art and paintings, Museo Textil Etnografico which is known for art exhibitions and art workshops as well as Museo Antropologico where skulls, pottery, mummies and textiles from the tribes of eastern Bolivia are displayed.

Pay a visit to the churches of the city of Sucre on your trips of Sightseeing in Sucre like Cathedral which presents a blend of Renaissance, baroque and Mestizo baroque architecture, Chapel of the Virgen de Guadalupe, San Francisco which is also called as the “Bell Freedom”. Other places to be visited are Santa Barbara, La Merced, San Miguel and Santo Domnigo, Santa Monico and San Lazaro which is the oldest church of the Audiencia de Charcas.

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