Cusco Cathedral

Cusco Cathedral

Introduction

Cusco Cathedral is located in the central square. Construction began in 1550 on the site of one of the palaces of Inca Viracocha. It combines Spanish Renaissance architectural style with indigenous stone carving art and took nearly a century to complete.

Flanking Cusco Cathedral are the Church of Jesus Maria and the Church of El Triunfo, while the Jesuit Church stands on the eastern side of the square. The Maria Angola Bell in the left bell tower is the largest church bell in South America, with a deep sound that can be heard up to 40 kilometers away. Walking southwest from Mantas Street next to the central square, you’ll soon reach La Merced Church and Monastery, which houses not only exquisite religious artworks but also pieces by renowned artists such as Rubens.

Lima, Peru