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Potosí, known as Villa Imperial de Potosí in the colonial period, is the capital city and a municipality of the Department of Potosí in Bolivia. It is one of the highest cities in the world at a nominal 4,090 m (13,420 ft). [3]
Potosí, o Villa Imperial de Potosí, es una ciudad del suroeste de Bolivia, capital y ciudad más poblada del departamento homónimo y de la provincia de Tomás Frías.
Potosí, city, southern Bolivia, 56 miles (90 km) southwest of Sucre. One of the world’s highest cities (elevation 13,290 feet [4,050 metres]), it stands on a cold and barren plateau in the shadow of fabled Potosí Mountain (also called Cerro Rico [“Rich Mountain”]), which is honeycombed with.
Feb 13, 2011 · Discover Potosí Silver Mines in Potosi, Bolivia: Mountain of unimaginable riches that bankrolled the Spanish Empire, complete with its own underworld god.
Potosí, at around 4,000 metres, is one of the world's highest large cities. It is located in the Potosí Department of Bolivia. The wealthy history of Potosí is reflected in the narrow streets, colonial mansions and the many churches, which make the city a UNESCO World Heritage site.
This article examines the long history of Potosí, Bolivia, home of the world’s most productive silver mines. The mines, discovered in 1545 and still active today, are discussed in terms of their geology, discovery, productivity, labor history, and technological development.
Nov 27, 2023 · Planning on visiting Potosí, Bolivia? Well, here you’ll find everything you NEED to know before you go including detailed information about the Potosí mines, other interesting things to do, how to get in, where to stay, and more!
With an elevation just a touch below 4100 meters, Potosí is South America’s 5th highest city. Be prepared for shortness of breath plus a sudden inability to walk and talk at the same time! This extreme altitude is not what makes Potosí famous amongst travellers though.
Potosí. Bolivia, South America. The conquistadors never found El Dorado, the legendary city of gold, but they did get their hands on Potosí and its Cerro Rico, a ‘Rich Hill’ full of silver.
Discover the best attractions in Potosí including Casa Nacional de la Moneda, Museo y Convento de Santa Teresa, and Lagunas de Kari Kari.
