Terracotta Rooftops

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June 27th 2007
Today feeling much healthier and livelier we decided to do a short self-guided tour around Sucre, the highest city of its' kind. A lovely day with fantastic views in store, we headed up the cathedral La Merced for rooftop views of the city. The city looked so European, with whitewashed terracotta smart houses with courtyards, all lined up the hilly landscape. Also visible were palm-lined squares w ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Chuquisaca Department » Sucre

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Bolivia, named after independence fighter Simon BOLIVAR, broke away from Spanish rule in 1825; much of its subsequent history has consisted of a series of nearly 200 coups and counter-coups. Comparatively democratic civilian rule was established in 1... ... read more