Torre de la Compañía

The Torre de la Compañía features three hemispherical domes, five openings, and thirty-two columns arranged in a triumphal arch configuration near Cerro Rico.

Built by Jesuits during the 18th century, this religious structure served as both a spiritual center and a strategic observation point overlooking the silver mining city.

The tower incorporates Spanish Baroque architecture with local indigenous design elements, representing the fusion of European and South American artistic traditions.

Visitors can access guided tours of the tower interior, which provides information about the building's history and its connection to Potosí's mining heritage.

The structure stands as Bolivia's principal 18th-century religious monument, featuring distinctive architectural elements that reflect the region's silver mining prosperity.

Location: Potosí Department

GPS coordinates: -19.58861,-65.75444

Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:12