La Paz Sights

  1. Cathedral & Plaza Murillo

    A relatively recent addition to La Paz's collection of religious structures, the 1835 cathedral is an impressive structure. The cathedral's sheer immensity, with its high dome, hulking columns, thick stone walls and high ceilings, is overpowering, but the altar is relatively simple. Inside, the main attraction is the profusion of stained-glass work.

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  2. Cathedral Murillo

    Although it's a relatively recent addition to La Paz's collection of religious structures, the 1835 Cathedral Murillo is an impressive structure - mostly because it is built on a steep hillside. The main entrance is 12m higher than its base on Calle Potosí. The cathedral's sheer immensity, with its high dome, hulking columns, thick stone walls and high ceilings, is overpowering, but the altar is relatively simple.

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