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The Cathedral
The cathedral was built in two stages; first to be building was the el Triunfo Chapel, on top of what had been the Suntur Wasi (House of God) temple, then the cathedral itself was built on the place of Inka Wiracohca. The façade and interior are in the renaissance style with a wealth of carving in ceder and alder. The choir and pulpit are particularly beautiful. The cathedral contains an important collection of paintings from The Cusco School, as well as repoussé silverwork.

Church and Convent of la Merced
Located on Mantas street, one of the most beautiful baroque-renaissance  constructions of the 16th century in Perú.

San Francisco Church
On the San Francisco Square it dates from the 16th Century and has one the most famous choir stalls of the colonial times.

Inka Museum
It has the most important   textiles and Inka gold objects. Inka museum is located 103 Cuesta del Almirante street.

 

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