Potosi is the cradle of wealth and history Bolivian

Potosi has scented history, the richest city in Bolivia and produced large economic resources in minerals for Bolivia, told in their buildings architectural remnants of the colonial times to the present.

The buildings of its cathedrals, churches, convents and mint dating from 1500 forward, when still continued with the Spanish regime. The cathedral of neoclassical style, is the first church more Potosi and is considered one of the most beautiful in America, was built by master Veramendi.
His churches and convent of San Francisco, built in 1547, is the oldest in Bolivia and famous for his paintings inside, painted by renowned artist Melchor Perez de Olguin, the church of La Merced, Mercy first convent was built in 1555 , is known for its beautiful bell tower, a coffered ceiling and wall painting.

With this same historical treasure, we can name the convents of Santa Teresa, San Bernardo, San Lorenzo, Society of Jesus and St. Martin.

The first Mint was built in 1572 during the silver boom, but is built in 1773 by a second Spanish royal authorities, despite the decay of minerals in the region.

The Republican coinage, which created the Bolivian currency, comes two years after the creation of the Republic of Bolivia (1810), until then the Spanish currency was valid.

Among the beautiful architecture in the city can also quote the house of the three portals and the Home of rampant lions, belonging to the order of the Franciscans, the Casa de la Rocha Francisco, decorating mestizo, and Plaza Nov. 10 , also known as the square of rejoicing.

Among the highlights of the city, you can not forget to mention the Cerro Rico de Potosi or "Orko Sumaj" side of delicious minerals such as silver, lead, tin and zinc. Instead of extracted minerals since 1545.