Each city has a main square. In some places, it is not beautiful, but somewhere, it is the most attractive place in the city. 

In Santa Cruz de la Sierra, The Plaza 24 de Septiembre has been a favorite site of citizens and tourists for many decades. It is not only a place of meetings and relaxation but also a beautiful architectural monument telling the history of the city.

It is on this square that the famous beautiful Cathedral Basilica of St. Lawrence is located.This is a kind of the Plaza 24 de Septiembre’s dominant, and you can't miss it. Inside the cathedral, there are two museums. These are the Historical Museum and the Museum of Religious Art. Besides, there is a small zoo.

On the square, you can also admire the wonderful Basílica of Menor de San Lorenzo built in 1845. An important site for residents is the Ignacio Warnes monument, located on the square. It is dedicated to the national hero of Bolivia, a fighter for Independence, the leader of the Republic of Santa Cruz, who contributed to the independence of Santa Cruz from Spain.

Besides, the Plaza 24 de Septiembre is a symbol of colonial architecture. Around it, you can see beautiful buildings that show how the city looked like during the subjugation of Spain.

In general, the Plaza 24 de Septiembre is calm enough and differs from the bustling city. Cars are forbidden to enter the square, so children are playing here and create an atmosphere of fun and relaxation. In the afternoon, you can see not only children but also elderly men who are playing chess. And they won't say no to a tourist if he wants to join and play a game. 

In the evening, local street musicians come to the Plaza 24 de Septiembre and perform free concerts. You can listen to them with pleasure for a long time. Citizens do not hesitate to dance to live music and loudly applaud the musicians, enjoying concerts.