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Cusco Cathedral

Plaza de Armas, Cusco, Peru
Ranked #7 of 74 attractions in Cusco
4.5 of 5 stars 223 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings
Owner description: Dominating the northeast side of the Plaza de Armas, this magnificent renaissance-style, 16th-century building is in the shape of a Latin cross and...... more » Owner description: Dominating the northeast side of the Plaza de Armas, this magnificent renaissance-style, 16th-century building is in the shape of a Latin cross and contains nearly 400 colonial paintings including the Last Supper by Marcos Zapata. « less
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Ridgefield, CT
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153 reviews 153 reviews
Reviews in 65 cities Reviews in 65 cities
76 helpful votes 76 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

This is a lovely standout church off the Plaza de Armas so when you enter, it blows your socks off with its' size and beauty! there are several altars, lovely statues, magnificent paintings. I was disappointed they allowed no pictures and at the same time had large lights shining on paintings that were curling from their heat?? It is well... More

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New York, New York, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Spectacular! Very interesting and beautiful. I was sad that we were not allowed to take pictures, but I understand why More

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London, Ontario
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87 reviews 87 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

I have visited a lot of cathedrals and there was nothing special about this one More

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São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Do get the audio guide ..... Really good! Included in the price of ticket More

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

We only viewed it on the outside. It is costly to go and view the large interior and it felt very touristy- not a Holy place to go into like other cathedrals. More

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Summit, NJ, USA
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Seen one baroque church, seen them all? Perhaps, but this does not apply to Cusco cathedral. Between the many, many "Cusco school" paintings and the melding of Catholic and Andean indigenous influences, this is an absolutely fascinating church to visit. In addition, the audio guide, included in the entry price, is one of the best I have experienced anywhere in... More

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San Francisco, California
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

this cathedral is better to visit in the morning so you want pay any entrance fees so it worth it. More

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Novi, Michigan
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

The Cathedral is simply gorgeous with the colorful paintings and statues inside More

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Castries, St. Lucia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

I absolutely LOVED the juxtaposition of Inca and Catholic in the artwork. Almost cheeky in its subtle presentation, I truly delighted in every discovery of something "not quite Catholic" in the carvings and adornments and even the large dominant oil paintings.... The cuy and the "Judas" of the Last Supper were priceless. My tourguide Adriel really added an important element... More

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Ontario
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

We have toured in Cathedrals in France and Italy and were surprised that Cusco could hold its own. Sadly some of the artwork has suffered from paint drips and should be restored but it was amazing to walk through and be overwhelmed by the artwork. Really worth the price of admission. More

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