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A growing city, Potosí is now famous for its well-preserved colonial architecture, and unusual geographic setting as one of the highest cities in the world. It features a rare cold highland climate, and is marked by its long dry period, and short but strong wet season.
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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Feb 13, 2011 · Learn about the history and legacy of Potosí, one of the highest cities in the world and a former source of immense wealth for the Spanish Empire. Discover how the miners survive and worship Tio, the underworld god, in the dangerous and toxic conditions of the Cerro Rico.
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, 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.
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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 · Potosí is a high-altitude city with a rich mining history and a controversial mine tour at Cerro Rico. Learn about the pros and cons of visiting this UNESCO site, how to get there, where to stay, and what to expect.
