Sightseeing

Casa de la Libertad

📍 Plaza 25 de Mayo, Sucre, Bolivia

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Introduction

Casa de la Libertad stands beside the central square of Sucre, Bolivia's constitutional capital, and is one of the most important buildings in the country's independence history. This 18th-century colonial mansion originally served as a Jesuit college and later as the seat of the Royal Audiencia. On August 6, 1825, the Bolivian Declaration of Independence was signed here, marking Upper Peru's separation from Spanish rule and the birth of an independent republic. The museum preserves the Salon of Independence with the original table and chairs and a copy of the signed document, and displays colonial furniture, religious art, silverware and historical paintings that trace Bolivia's political and social evolution from colony to nation, making it a key site for understanding South American independence and Bolivia's founding.

✨ Highlights

Salon of Independence

Where Bolivia's declaration was signed on August 6, 1825, with original table, chairs and document

Colonial Architecture

An 18th-century Jesuit college and Royal Audiencia seat with a carved courtyard arcade

Historical Collections

Colonial furniture, religious paintings, silverware, portraits of independence leaders and founding documents

Sucre Main Square Setting

On Plaza 25 de Mayo beside the cathedral and government palace

Independence Narrative

Exhibits trace Upper Peru's path from colony to republic and key figures

🛈 Practical Info

→Hours：Tuesday-Saturday 9:00-12:45 and 14:30-18:45, Sunday 9:00-12:45, closed Monday

→Admission：Locals about BOB 15, foreign visitors about BOB 40

→Recommended Duration：1-1.5 hours, longer with surrounding square

→Best Season：May-October dry season for pleasant walking

→Transport：In Sucre's historic center, within a 10-minute walk from most hotels

💡 Tips

• Some galleries prohibit photography; check signs

• The Salon of Independence is the highlight; follow a guide or read panels carefully

• The museum closes at lunch; plan timing to avoid finding it shut

• Combine with the cathedral, government palace and La Recoleta museum for a full day

• Spanish and English guided tours are available; book English for deeper insight

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Casa de la Libertad?

Some galleries prohibit photography; check signs The Salon of Independence is the highlight; follow a guide or read panels carefully

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.