HERITAGE RECORD · 566

Historic City of Sucre

苏克雷古城

The official record, selection criteria and sourced cultural context.

World Heritage record

Sucre, the first capital of Bolivia, was founded by the Spanish in the first half of the 16th century. Its many well-preserved 16th-century religious buildings, such as San Lázaro, San Francisco and Santo Domingo, illustrate the blending of local architectural traditions with styles imported from Europe.

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Wikidata reference

QIDQ16522830 ↗

Inception1538

Area113.76 ha

Administrative areaQ2907

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Selection criteria

This property was inscribed under the following World Heritage Convention criteria.

(iv)An outstanding example of a building, ensemble or landscape illustrating a significant stage in human history.

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