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“Qorikancha” Fodors.com
“Cuzco” wordtravels.com / Globe Media Ltd.
Web Comments from Travelers (5)
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“Koricancha” VirtualTourist.com
“Qoricancha, Temple del Sol and Santo Domingo” VirtualTourist.com
“parts of the old inca wall of Koricancha” VirtualTourist.com
“Qoricancha Temple” VirtualTourist.com
“The central point of Inka Empire” VirtualTourist.com
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 59 attractions in Cusco
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This ruin was once the most important temple of the Incas, which was later used as a base for the Church of Santo Domingo when the Spanish conquered...... more » This ruin was once the most important temple of the Incas, which was later used as a base for the Church of Santo Domingo when the Spanish conquered the city. « less
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Attraction type: Ancient ruins, Historic site
Address: Pampa del Castillo at Plazoleta Santo Domingo Cusco
Peru

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“Amazing!”
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5 of 5 stars
LovesLatinAmerica   26 contributions
New Haven, CT
Dec 4, 2009

It's absolutely incredible to walk past the Inca stone walls into the Coricancha. this building houses an art collection, great gardens, and changing exhibitions. It's a must-see. more

“My favorite place in Cusco”
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5 of 5 stars
LexiV   34 contributions
Cleveland
Nov 24, 2008
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This was the most intersting place to tour in Cusco. There are Incan ruins, a Spanish church, beautiful gardens, and a modern art gallery. One of our favorite parts was the large mural that depicted the various constellations as the Incans saw and named them. Altogether a must-see. more

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Pampa del Castillo at Plazoleta Santo Domingo, Cusco, Peru