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Museum · Sucre, Chuquisaca
House of Liberty
The manor house on Plaza 25 de Mayo where Bolivia’s declaration of independence was signed on August 6, 1825, featuring the Hall of Independence, portraits of the liberators, and period documents.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About House of Liberty
The Casa de la Libertad is on the north side of Plaza 25 de Mayo, in a building that belonged to the Jesuits and housed the Universidad San Francisco Xavier, founded in 1624. In the old chapel, now the Salón de la Independencia, the deputies from the provinces of Alto Peru signed on August 6, 1825 the act that created the republic, which took the name Bolívia in honor of Simón Bolívar.
The hall preserves the carved wooden ceiling, the pulpit and the signing table, with the original independence act displayed in a glass case. On the walls are portraits of Bolívar, of Sucre and of Bolivian presidents. One of Bolívar’s portraits is considered by many to be the most faithful to his appearance.
The other rooms tell the story of the independence, with weapons, flags, documents and personal items. There is a room dedicated to Juana Azurduy de Padilla, who fought in the war of independence and became a national heroine, and another exhibiting the republic’s flags. The colonial courtyard with arcades is part of the visit.
Visits are guided and have specific hours; the museum usually closes on Mondays. Confirm before you go.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1 hour for the guided visit.
Best time
In the morning, at the first guided-visit time. On August 6, a national holiday, the city holds parades and the museum may change its hours. Confirm before going.
How to get there
It’s on Plaza 25 de Mayo, in downtown Sucre, a few steps from the Cathedral.
Tip
Take the guided tour, which explains the documents and portraits. Look for the original independence act in the Salón and Bolívar’s portrait.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about House of Liberty
What happened in the Casa de la Libertad?
There the declaration of independence that created the Republic of Bolivia was signed on August 6, 1825.
Is the original act in the museum?
Yes, the declaration of independence is displayed in the Hall of Independence.
Who was Juana Azurduy?
A heroine of the war of independence who commanded troops in the Chuquisaca region. She has her own room in the museum.