University of Saint Francis Xavier, Sucre

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The Royal and Pontifical Major University of Saint Francis Xavier of Chuquisaca is a public university in Sucre, Bolivia. It is one of the oldest universities of the new world, ranking as the second oldest university in the Americas behind Peru's National University of San Marcos. On many historical texts it is also referred as the University of Charcas. ()

Local name: Universidad Mayor Real y Pontificia San Francisco Xavier de Chuquisaca Established: 1624 (400 years ago)Coordinates: 19°2'36"S, 65°14'48"W

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University of Saint Francis Xavier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Estadio Olímpico Patria, Metropolitan Cathedral of Sucre, Casa de la Libertad, The Marcardo Campicino.

1 miNW
Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Estadio Olímpico Patria, Sucre
26 min walk • The Estadio Olímpico Patria is a beacon of sporting prowess nestled in the heart of Sucre, Bolivia. This multi-purpose stadium has become a cornerstone of athletic life in the city, offering a venue for a plethora of sporting events, most notably football, which is a...
0.9 miSW
Expansive cathedral and 16th-century art
Metropolitan Cathedral of Sucre, Sucre
24 min walk • The Metropolitan Cathedral of Sucre, also known as the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, is a stunning emblem of the rich religious and architectural heritage of Sucre, Bolivia. This majestic church, located in the heart of the city, is not only a place of...
0.9 miW
Museum, History museum
Casa de la Libertad, Sucre
24 min walk • The building known as Casa de la Libertad was the place where the Act of Independence of Upper Peru was signed in 1825. In this building the first constitution of Bolivia was written from that moment and until 1898 the Bolivian Congress met.
0.6 miW
Shopping, Market
The Marcardo Campicino, Sucre
16 min walk • The Mercado Campesino is the largest marketplace in Sucre, Bolivia. It has been operating for 26 years, and continues to expand with the popularity of market culture in Bolivia.
0.9 miSW
19°3'14"S • 65°15'14"W
Museo Arte Indigena, Sucre
22 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
1 miSW
Architecture, Temple, Church
Convento de San Felipe de Neri, Sucre
27 min walk • The Convent of San Felipe de Neri, in Sucre, Bolivia, was built in the 17th century. It is the ostentatious expression of the power of the Catholic Church in the flourishing American society.
1 miSW
Library
Archivo y Biblioteca Nacionales de Bolivia, Sucre
26 min walk • The National Archive and Library of Bolivia are located in Sucre. The institution was established in 1836. Its collections has 114,000 volumes.
1 miW
19°2'54"S • 65°15'37"W
Palacio de la Prefectura de Chuquisaca, Sucre
25 min walk • Building
0.9 miSW
19°2'55"S • 65°15'33"W
Museo Universitario de Historia Natural, Sucre
23 min walk • Museum
0.9 miW
19°2'46"S • 65°15'39"W
Iglesia de Santa Mónica, Sucre
25 min walk • Museum
1 miSW
19°2'58"S • 65°15'37"W
Museo de la Catedral, Sucre
26 min walk • Museum

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Which popular attractions are close to University of Saint Francis Xavier?

Nearby attractions include The Marcardo Campicino, Sucre (16 min walk), Museum of Religious Art, Sucre (20 min walk), Museo Arte Indigena, Sucre (22 min walk), Museo Universitario de Historia Natural, Sucre (23 min walk).

How to get to University of Saint Francis Xavier by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Saint Francis Xavier:

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Terminal de Buses Sucre (7 min walk)
Parada a Tarabuco (11 min walk)