Sucre Cathedral

The Metropolitan Cathedral

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Sucre, formerly La Plata, Bolivia is the seat of the Roman Catholic Church in Bolivia. It was built between 1559 and 1712.[1]

Music

Juan de Araujo, was maestro de capilla of the Cathedral of La Plata 1680-1712, training up four important criollo composers: Andrés Flores, Sebastián de los Ríos, Roque Jacinto de Chavarría, and Blas Tardío y Guzmán who himself was maestro from 1745.

References

  1. ↑ World heritage sites Unesco 2009 "The first capital of Bolivia, its early wealth came from mining activities, but it soon also became a major cultural centre, ... The impressive Metropolitan Cathedral was begun in 1559 but not completely finished until 250 years later."

Coordinates: 19°02′55″S 65°15′37″W / 19.04861°S 65.26028°W / -19.04861; -65.26028


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