SUCRE: One of the most historic cities in the world | Una de las más históricas ciudades del mundo

Gastón Solares, Correo del Sur:

Sucre, according to National Geographic

This note is so important that it is transcribed literally with the hope that readers and, especially, the authorities linked to the city’s heritage, will take the time to read it and act accordingly, precisely at this moment in which the reaction general against non-standard constructions has grown in such a way that it has to end in effective action to prevent the loss not only of the patrimonial title, but of the patrimony itself, which would be an aberration because the strength it has would be lost, to generate the economic resources from tourism that people need to live.

On September 26, 2023, National Geographic selected three Latin American cities, including Sucre, considering them “the most historic in the world”, included by UNESCO in the “World Heritage List”.

The three chosen destinations are Sucre, Bolivia; Lima Peru; and Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay, which were identified, according to National Geographic, “for being recognized as an outstanding example of a type of building, architectural or technological ensemble or landscape that illustrates a significant stage in the history of humanity.

Regarding Sucre (the text published by National Geographic is respected) the following is noted: “Sucre, located in south-central Bolivia, is one of the cities selected for its architecture, which shows local and also European styles. As is known, this place was founded by the Spanish in the 16th century, but in 1839 it was declared the first capital of the country. The mining wealth of Potosí influenced the economic development of Sucre. Likewise, its buildings, like the churches, draw attention to the mix of styles and traditions of the Renaissance, Mudejar, Gothic, Baroque and Neoclassical periods, between the 16th and 19th centuries.”

“The House of Liberty, built in 1621 as part of the Jesuit Convent, is also located in this city and is considered a historical monument of the country due to what happened before independence.”

“Without a doubt, a new distinction that fills us with pride and commitment, highlighting the beauty and heritage wealth of this wonderful city.”

Me telling you is not enough. Get to know and visit Sucre, Capital of Bolivia, a city that is crazy.”

That’s it, the transcript. It is not strange nor is it the first time that people who are not from Sucre think this way about this ancient and old town, in contrast to the opinion and attitude of many of our own citizens, who do not accept taking advantage of our past to encourage tourism, inexhaustible source of resources for collective benefit and generator of employment, which is what the region needs most.

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