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Twelve-Angled Stone
CultureVisit: ~15 min
Stone block with twelve angles perfectly fitted into an Inca wall on Hatun Rumiyoc street, in the historic centre of Cusco. The wall was part of an old Inca palace, on which the Archbishop's Palace now stands. It is one of the most cited examples of the precision of Inca stonework. It can be seen from the street, with no entry ticket.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Twelve-Angled Stone: 2 missions
- Walk along Hatun Rumiyoc streetWalk the whole street, noticing the Inca walls that flank the lane and the colonial houses built on top.
- Count the twelve angles of the stoneGo up to the Hatun Rumiyoc wall, find the twelve-angled block and count the angles by tracing its outline with your eyes.
Near Twelve-Angled Stone
Casa Concha146 m awayPre-Columbian Art Museum171 m awayCusco Cathedral185 m awayInca Museum219 m awayChurch of La Compañía de Jesús237 m awayCoricancha443 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Twelve-Angled Stone?
Allow about 15 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Twelve-Angled Stone?
Walk along Hatun Rumiyoc street and Count the twelve angles of the stone.
What is there to see near Twelve-Angled Stone?
Casa Concha (146 m), Pre-Columbian Art Museum (171 m) and Cusco Cathedral (185 m).
Source: Wikipedia