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Plaza de Armas of Cusco
CultureVisit: ~60 min
Central square of Cusco, successor to the ancient Huacaypata, the great ceremonial square of the Inca empire. The Spanish rebuilt it in the 16th century and surrounded it with arcades. On it stand the Cathedral and the Church of the Society of Jesus, and around it are restaurants, cafés and shops. It is the heart of the city and a meeting point for locals and travellers.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Plaza de Armas of Cusco: 2 missions
- Photograph the Cathedral and the CompañíaStand in the square and frame the facades of the Cathedral and the Church of the Society of Jesus together.
- Walk under the arcadesWalk beneath the arcades around the square and look at the colonial wooden balconies.
Near Plaza de Armas of Cusco
Cusco Cathedral90 m awayCusco Cathedral112 m awayChurch of La Compañía de Jesús127 m awayInca Museum185 m awayRegional Historical Museum195 m awayChicha by Gastón Acurio196 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Plaza de Armas of Cusco?
Allow about 1 h for the visit.
What is there to do at Plaza de Armas of Cusco?
Photograph the Cathedral and the Compañía and Walk under the arcades.
What is there to see near Plaza de Armas of Cusco?
Cusco Cathedral (90 m), Cusco Cathedral (112 m) and Church of La Compañía de Jesús (127 m).
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