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Twelve Angles Stone

Cusco, Peru
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Ranked #57 of 74 attractions in Cusco
3.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Ancient Ruins
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Brighton
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

An awesome example of the skill of these ancient builders, dressing and setting this myriad of stones of differing size and shape. More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012

this is a waste of time and in a crappy part of town.... its a wall like you can see anywhere else in this city.... More

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Cusco, Peru
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2011

This street is one of the most famous examples of Inca Masonry. Nevertheless the street is supposedly built in the beginning of Spanish rule by Inca workforce but ordered by the Spanish. In any case it is amazing to see these huge boulders fit perfectly without the use of modern tools. More

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129 helpful votes 129 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 4, 2008
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Wow, the roads are so narrow. But, this road has been blocked off from traffic, so you can enjoy walking along the cobblestone towards the stone of twelve angles. There were several other stones along the way that warrant closer examination, with their uniqueness and special skill without mortar. We were told that other building structures from this period are... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2012
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