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City of Potosí

The city of Potosí sits atop the Cerro Rico, a mountain range known for its abundant silver ore. It was from here, that this precious metal was transported to Seville. The city had an intricate and well-guarded Silver-extraction industry, which consisted of artificial reservoirs which forced the ore into mills using hydraulic power. In these mills, the Silver ore was ground with mercury, then shaped into bars and then adorned with the revered Royal Mint. The entire silver extraction process was highly conserved and the industrial fineness of the city is responsible for its UNESCO World Heritage Site stature. In addition to museums that dictate the silver past of the city, its patrician houses, The church of San Lorenzo and The Church of San Francisco are probably the city's most prominent religious sites.

National Mint of Bolivia

National Mint of Bolivia is one of the prime attractions of Potosi and a renowned museum in South America. The mint was first built in 1572 where most of the silver was extracted, minted into coins and shipped to Spain. Later, this place got refurbished into a beautiful building that is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The museum has all the original minting machinery on display and is open today for guided tours lasting up to 2 to 3 hours.

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