Cathedral Basilica of Potosí, Potosí

Name: Cathedral Basilica of Potosí
Address: Potosí, Bolivia

#5 among attractions in Potosí

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The Cathedral Basilica of Potosí, the official name is Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, is a minor basilica and cathedral with baroque and neoclassical colonial influence. It has a stone facade and is located in the 10 de Noviembre Square in the center of this Bolivian city. It was built between 1808–1838 on the site where the old church collapsed in 1807. Its main promoter was the Fray Manuel Sanahuya. ()

Local name: Catedral basílica de Nuestra Señora de La Paz Coordinates: 19°35'19"S, 65°45'10"W

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Cathedral Basilica of Potosí – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Mint of Bolivia, Estadio Víctor Agustín Ugarte, Museo del Convento de Santa Teresa, Pari Urqu.

~530 ftW
Specialty museum, Museum
National Mint of Bolivia, Potosí
3 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Potosí, Bolivia, the National Mint of Bolivia, or "Casa de la Moneda," stands as a monumental testament to the rich history of silver mining and coinage in the region. This grand edifice, dating back to the 18th century, was once the...
0.9 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Estadio Víctor Agustín Ugarte, Potosí
23 min walk • High above the historic city of Potosí, Bolivia, stands the Estadio Víctor Agustín Ugarte, an emblematic sporting venue etched against the backdrop of the Cerro Rico mountain. This high-altitude football stadium, sitting at approximately 3,960 meters above sea...
~1420 ftW
19°35'21"S • 65°45'24"W
Museo del Convento de Santa Teresa, Potosí
7 min walk • Sacred and religious sites, Museum, Historical place
0.4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pari Urqu, Potosí
11 min walk • Pari Urqu is a mountain in the Andes in Bolivia, about 3,950 m high. It is located in the Potosí Department, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí Municipality.
~1000 ftNW
Church
Iglesia de San Lorenzo, Potosí
5 min walk • San Lorenzo de Carangas is a church located in the city of Potosí in the homonymous department, According to historians it was formerly called La Anunciación and together with the church of Santa Bárbara were the first churches built in the city.
0.4 miNW
Universities and schools
Tomás Frías, Potosí
11 min walk • The Tomás Frías Autonomous University is a public university located in Potosí, Bolivia. It was established in 1892.

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Which popular attractions are close to Cathedral Basilica of Potosí?

Nearby attractions include National Mint of Bolivia, Potosí (3 min walk), Iglesia de San Lorenzo, Potosí (5 min walk), Museo del Convento de Santa Teresa, Potosí (7 min walk), Pari Urqu, Potosí (11 min walk).

Cathedral Basilica of Potosí, Potosí

Facts and practical information

Cathedral Basilica of Potosí – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

National Mint of Bolivia, Potosí

Estadio Víctor Agustín Ugarte, Potosí

Museo del Convento de Santa Teresa, Potosí

Pari Urqu, Potosí

Iglesia de San Lorenzo, Potosí

Tomás Frías, Potosí

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cathedral Basilica of Potosí?