Located in the northeast section of Plaza de Armas in Cusco, this cathedral is a must-visit destination for those interested in history and architecture.
Cusco Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin, is a colonial-era Roman Catholic church located in the Plaza de Armas in Cusco, Peru. The construction of the cathedral began in 1559 and it took almost 100 years to complete.
The cathedral was built on the site of an Inca palace, which was destroyed by the Spanish conquistadors during their conquest of the region. The cathedral was constructed using stone taken from the nearby Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman and incorporates both Renaissance and Baroque architectural styles.
Over the years, the cathedral has undergone several renovations and additions, including the addition of a new altar in the 18th century and the replacement of the original wooden choir stalls with new ones made of carved cedar. Today, the cathedral is considered to be one of the most important and impressive examples of colonial-era architecture in South Americ
During my visit, I was able to witness the locals engaging in a religious service and took some photos of the breathtaking interior.
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