Sucre Cathedral

Sucre Cathedral is one of the most popular architectural and cultural attractions in Bolivia. It was built between 1559 and 1712 in Baroque and Renaissance styles.

The structure of the large and ancient cathedral complex includes a beautiful bell tower with 12 bells - according to the number of the apostles of Jesus, as well as the chapel of the Holy Virgin Mary and a small museum. In the exposition of the latter you can see numerous examples of religious art of the XVI-XVIII centuries: figures of saints with precious stones and icons in gold frames. The collection of Sucre Cathedral is considered the best in Bolivia.

At the entrance to the monastery there is a massive carved wooden door, made in the form of an arch, above it there is a large stained glass window. The oldest part of the temple is the facade, almost completely preserved in its original form. The bell tower of the temple is three-tiered, an ancient mechanical clock is placed on the top.

The interior space is decorated with a number of outstanding paintings with images of saints, as well as a gilded altar and a pulpit made of mahogany with inserts of precious stones.