Historical places worth visiting in Cusco, Peru

Weather of Arabia - Cusco is one of the most prominent tourist attractions in Peru . Despite its elevation of 3400 meters above sea level, there are many things that you can do in Cusco, especially visiting historical monuments.

Cusco, which is also spelled " Cuzco" , has more than 430,000 inhabitants, most of whom are indigenous people who speak the Quechua language. It was once the capital of the Inca empire that stretched over half of South America, and in 1933 this ancient Inca city was declared "Ancient Capital of America" and since 1983 it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The most beautiful historical places in Cusco

1. Plaza de Armas , is the historic center of the city and is famous for its many balconies and arcades, much like other South American cities.
2. Santo Domingo Cathedral , located in the main square and represents the first cathedral in Cusco since 1560, built of red granite to form a beautiful facade.
3. La Compañía de Jesus Church , located next to the cathedral, is famous for its giant statue and is often cited as the finest Baroque church in the Americas.
4. Grikancha , today known as the Monastery of Santo Domingo, was the most important temple of the Inca Empire under the name: the House of the Sun, and is still impressive today for its perfect construction.

5. The ruins of Saxas Huaman , one of the most prominent traces of the Incas that remained despite the attempts of the Spaniards to eliminate them, and they constitute the ancient military fortress of the Incas above the city

6. The Cristo Blanco statue , 8 meters high and offering a great view of the city center, was a gift from the Palestinian refugees who came to Cusco after World War II.

7. The San Blas neighborhood , which includes many artisans and handicraft shops, is a destination for shopaholics, to acquire a wonderful souvenir, or just to enjoy the cobblestone roads and old life.

8. Museums vary between museums that tell ancient history such as the Inca Museum and the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art, or the Spanish era such as the Bishops’ Palace and others.