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Museum of Cusco Cathedral
Plaza 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.

Address: Plaza de Armas, Cusco
Content: Examples of liturgical and religious objects.

Qoricancha Temple of the Sun
Santo Domingo Church

The 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.

Content: Original Inca architecture.

Pre- Colombian Art Museum of Cusco

Plaza de las Nazarenas

The 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 190

The 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.

Address: Santa Catalina 190, Cusco.
Content: Exhibition of religious art.

Museum of the Cusco La Merced Convent
Plazoleta Espinar - Mantas

The temple is adorned with beautiful canvases of 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 metres 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, 17th to 18th centuries. Visit the cloister of carved stone and see other objects of religious arts.

Address: Plazoleta Espinar - Mantas, Cusco.
Content: Colonial Cusco School paintings, 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 Herrajes

This 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.

Address: Calle Los Herrajes, Cusco.
Content: Religious art collection.

San Blas neigborhood
Plaza San Blas

The 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, and a beautiful fountain. In this district numerous artists and artisans reside, including the workshops of famous artisans such as the Mendivil, Olave and Mérida families. San Blas is also home to renowned craftspeople who have brought international fame to Cusqueña art. It is one of the best ways to capture the spirit of the ancient Inca capital