Without a doubt, the beauty and majesty of Cusco are unique. You only have to walk through its streets, to observe the lavish colonial-era houses and exquisite monuments, and you are transported back into the past. Cusco possesses a magic which charms even the most experienced traveler.
Cusco
The best way to make the most of all the attractions in Cusco is to purchase the boleto turistico or "tourist ticket" with which you can access all the important cultural and historical museums and churches. In the center of the city is the Plaza de Armas, which was reputedly designed by the Inca Manco Capac. It is also called Aucaypata, which in Quechua means "warrior square." In the square stands the splendid La Catedral, which took 94 years to build. Next to this are the chapels Capilla de la Sagrada Familia, recently restored, and the Capilla del Triunfo whose walls are adorned with masterpieces from the Cusco School, including works by Diego Quispe Tito.
Ten minutes from the Plaza de Armas is Santo Domingo, and the stunning, extravagant Korikancha, or Templo del Sol... more
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