The capital of Bolivia....

.... is Sucre. A lot of people might think it is La Paz because of the fact that the seat of the Bolivian Government (executive and legislative branches ) is in La Paz. The supreme court of Bolivia has its seat in Sucre.






































Sucre was founded in 1538 as "La Plata". On august 6th, 1825 in the "Casa de la Libertad" the declaration of independence was signed by Simon Bolivar and Antonio José de Sucre. Five days later the name "La Plata" was changed to "Sucre" in honour of Antonio de Sucre. 

Casa de la Libertad.

The most impressive part of the building is the Jesuit chapel; Salón de la Independencia. 

Salón de la Independencia

Salón de la Independencia

Behind the table hang portraits of Simón Bolívar, Hugo Ballivián and Antonio José de Sucre.

Many pictures, documents and relics remember this fact and of the heroic battle that went before. 

Manuel Ascencio Padilla, hero of the war of independence.

Juana Azurduy de Padilla (the wife of Manuel Ascencio), also a war hero.

The eagle carries the declaration of independence signed by Bolivar and Sucre.

Simon Bolivar

After visiting the Casa de la Libertad a very friendly person in the Supreme court showed us around this impressive building. 

The room of the Supreme Court, with the multicolored flag that indicates the plurality of people forming the state of Bolivia.

Looking to the other side.

Lady justitia

And last.... a beautiful old library.

 More info: Sucre , War of independence , Bolivian declaration of independence