Why is Sucre called the White City of Bolivia?

Sucre got its nickname “the White City of Bolivia” because of strict municipal rules that ask every building in the historic city centre to be painted fully white, no half measures or exceptions.

This eye-catching colonial architecture, with red tile roofs and ornate iron balconies, really mirrors its Spanish Andalusian roots. The careful, pristine maintenance of that same uniform, shining look is one of the main reasons the whole old town area became a UNESCO World Heritage site.