Bolivia: Sucre – Exploring the City

Sucre is often viewed as the capital of Bolivia while in reality it isn’t – it is the constitutional capital and the seat of the judiciary (Supreme Court and Constitutional Tribunal), while La Paz is the de facto capital and the seat of the government: the President, Congress, all ministries, and most embassies. But Sucre is a beautiful colonial Andean town, a UNESCO World Heritage site (It was one of the very first sites inscribed in South America ) with coma t historic core of whitewashed buildings, spectacular churches, and green parks. Sucre is often called the White City because all buildings in the historic centre must be painted white by municipal law that has existed since colonial times. Historical attractions include the main square of Plaza 25 de Mayo, Casa de la Libertad where Bolivia’s Act of Independence was signed in 1825, Catedral Metropolitana, San Felipe Neri Conven, and many other churches and historic mansions. The city’s core feels comfortable to enjoy even in the evenings when the buildings are lit up and restaurant open their doors.