Religious buildings: Cusco

A major Catholic shrines in Cusco, this cathedral was founded in 1559 under the orders of the viceroy Andrés Hurtado de Mendoza. It is located on the famous Plaza de Armas next to the Society of Jesus. The Cusco cathedral is a massive edifice built on a p ...

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Located just one block from the Plaza de Armas in Cusco, Espinar in the plaza, the church and the baroque style and noéclassique. Because of the earthquake in 1650, the church was rebuilt and restored. The Virgin Mary is the patron of this edifice and the ...

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Ancient Inca temple that was built at the exit of Cusco on the road to the fortress of Saqsayhuaman. It was during the invasion of the Spaniards that a temple was destroyed to build this church. ...

More informations about Church of san Cristobal

Church of Baroque style, completely covered with gold inside. Existing since 1569. Entrance: 15 soles or free if you are in possession of the religious ticket. ...

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Located on the Plaza de Armas to the right of the cathedral when you are in front, this church competes with her height, size and luxury.In 1650 a terrible earthquake over 7degrés the richter scale occurred with many aftershocks that razed the chur ...

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