Cusco City
Museum of Cusco CathedralPlaza de Armas
The Cathedral of Cusco was originally built inside the Inca structure of the Suntur Wasi (currently the Church of El Triunfo). Years later, the Cathedral was ordered to be rebuilt in the Kiswarcancha (Palace of Inca Wiracocha). It contains examples of liturgical and religious objects.
Qoricancha Temple of the Sun
Santo Domingo ChurchThe Church and Convent of Santo Domingo are, without doubt, amongst the most beautiful examples of Spanish architecture superimposed on Inca constructions to be found in Cusco. This complex was built over the original Qoricancha, meaning the Temple of the Sun. It contains original Inca architecture.
Pre-Colombian Art Museum of Cusco
Plaza de las NazarenasThe Museo de Arte Precolombino (Pre-Columbian Art Museum) was an Inca ceremonial court around 1450 AD. In 1580 it became the mansion of the conqueror Alonso Díaz and in 1850 of the Earl of Cabrera. It has been restored to be the Pre-Columbian Art Museum since June 2003. This extraordinary Cusco historic monument contains the only museum in Peru dedicated to restoring the arts of ancient Peruvian cultures.
Museum of Cusco Santa Catalina Convent
Santa Catalina 190The current convent was reconstructed in 1653 and the church dates from 1669. It is built where the Acllahuasi was once located. It possesses a museum and contains an exhibition of religious art.
Museum of the Cusco La Merced Convent
Plazoleta Espinar - MantasThe temple is adorned with beautiful canvases of the Escuela Cusqueña. Their most valuable treasure is an object of unimaginable value: a goldsmith piece made of gold, weighing 22 kg., and measuring 1.3 meters in height, which contains 2 enormous pearls and 615 smaller pearls, 1,581 diamonds, as well as emeralds, rubies and topazes. It contains Colonial Cusco School paintings from the 17th to 18th centuries. Visit the cloister of carved stone and see other objects of religious arts.
Museum of Cusco Archbishop's Palace
Calle Los HerrajesThis is a beautiful colonial building, especially the front and side balconies. Where the Museum of Religious Art is located, there is an exhibition of religious art pieces of the colonial era. It contains a religious art collection.
San Blas Neighbourhood
Plaza San BlasThe San Blas neighbourhood consists of narrow and high streets, with artistic decorations, particularly the doorways, balconies, windows and balustrades. It also offers a beautiful little plaza, with an attractive fountain. In this district numerous artists and artisans reside, including the workshops of famous families such as the Mendivil, Olave and Mérida. San Blas is also home to renowned crafts people who have brought international fame to Cusqueña art. It is one of the best ways to capture the spirit of the ancient Inca capital.
