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Things to do in Cusco, Cusco Region: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
Incan majesty and Andean baroque exist side-by-side in Cusco's stone streets, epitomized by the Qoriacancha palace and the church of Santo Domingo flanking the Plaza de Armas. In this high-altitude melting pot of Amerindian and mestizo culture, you'll find extraordinary textiles, lively summer festivals and archeological wonders.
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1. Qorikancha
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4.5 based on 7,441 reviews
This ruin was once the most important temple of the Incas, which was later used as a base for the Church of Santo Domingo when the Spanish conquered the city.
Reviewed By InspireyouLife - Volma, Belarus
A unique work of Inca architecture, very finely worked stones, today part of this ancient Inca temple is occupied by the Dominican order, and even though time has passed the Inca culture resists against it.
2. Museo de Vida Monastica - Monasterio de Santa Catalina del Cusco
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4.5 based on 234 reviews
The museum focuses on the daily lives of the Dominican Sisters of Saint Catherine: their spiritual practices, their teachings and duties, the training of novices, and their everyday tasks. Among the objects which form part of the collection are extraordinary works in the fields of painting, sculpture and the decorative arts from the viceroyalty and republican periods, as well as exquisite examples of liturgical vestments embroidered by the nuns, and works of religious folk art. The museum houses a particularly famous series of early 19th century mural paintings which adorns the Chapter House. The convent was built during the early 17th century on the site of the old Inca Akllawasi, or “house of the chosen women”. Vestiges of the pre-Hispanic structure can be seen to this day among the outer walls of the convent.
Reviewed By Tourist54220 - Manitowoc, United States
So much history and beautiful artwork here; I don't care what your religion is, this place will inspire you.
3. Church and Convent of Our Lady of Mercy (Iglesia de La Merced)
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4.5 based on 251 reviews
Reviewed By Enjoyingretirement16
We really enjoyed our visit of the convent. The art painted on the walls and the architecture of the courtyard really depicts the history and culture of Cusco. A must!
4. Church of San Blas (Iglesia de San Blas)
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4.5 based on 432 reviews
Reviewed By jsliwa29apex - Lancaster, United States
the inerior of this cathedral is more amazing than the exterior.the richness of the gold leaf woodwork and etchings is astounding as is the intricacy of the beautiful artwork. not to be missed!!!!
5. Capilla Virgen Purificada de Canincunca
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
Urcos, Canincunca gets its name from the narrow pass located en route from Cusco to Puno. Construction of the chapel began at the beginning of the XVII century and consists of a single nave, with inner walls which are richly decorated with murals and gold leaf ribbons. Many of them represent flowers, fruits, birds and symbols that are reminiscent of the pallais, geometric designs used by Andean weavers in their textiles.
6. Huacoto
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4.0 based on 3 reviews
This village is located above San Jerónimo, reachable by footpath or by road at an altitude of 4,000 meters. It´s the first stop for those making the pilgrimage to Señor de Huanca, the deity of Apu Pachatusan. A 17th century church, corrals for llamas and alpacas, and ceremonial irrigation canals are the main cultural features of Huacoto.
7. Templo de San Francisco de Asis de Marcapata
8. Iglesia y convento de Santa Clara
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