• The Cathedral of Cusco or Cathedral Basilica of the Virgin of the Assumption is the main temple of the city of Cusco, in Peru and houses the headquarters of the Archdiocese...
  • One of the most valuable treasures of the Cathedral of Cusco is a monstrance full of precious materials, such as: 43 topazes, 17 diamonds, 221 emeralds...
  • This Cusco highlight, the Catholic Cathedral is actually three churches. It is located on the main square (Plaza de Armas) and was built between 1560 and 1654 and...
  • We really enjoyed our tour of Cusco Cathedral, and learned a lot about the local people from our guide.
  • Built atop the Inca palace Viracocha, the Cusco Cathedral was a triumphant statement for conquering colonists who laid the foundation stones in 1559.
  • Cusco Cathedral’s interiors boast a High Altar embossed in silver and choir stalls made from pure cedar wood.
  • The history of the Cusco Cathedral begins in the year 1534 when it was decided to undertake its edification.
  • The Cusco Cathedral and other churches of Cusco’s main square offer visitors a fascinating glimpse into Cusco’s tumultuous history, from the time of the...
  • Head to your first stop, the Cusco Cathedral, a 16th-century colonial relic that took over 100 years to complete.
  • The Cusco Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin, is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in the historic center of...