It made me a very special and interesting place to see two cultures so diametrically opposed in one place. The place is quite large and has very nice views. It would be nice if there were guided tours inside because there is not much information and for what you pay there is really nothing to enrich the visit. Likewise, the entry of tours with agencies should be limited a little, as they crowd ALL spaces and do not let you appreciate anything. The place itself is amazing, but they lack better logistics so it could really shine as it deserves.

This is a great way to see the fusion, in this case forced fusion, of Inca and Spanish culture. The original building dates back to the 15th century and was a temple for the Inca people. Cusco was the capital of the Empire and this was their most important temple in the city. After the Spanish arrived, they built a church on top of it and all sorts of Christian iconography. It was the Spanish’s hope to stamp out the old Inca religion and supplant it with Catholicism. I am giving four stars because there is not a lot to see here and it is easy to cover all grounds in about 30 minutes, an hour tops. There are a lot of guides out front offering their services, but I didn’t feel that it was necessary and you can pretty much just use the map and read the signs to know what everything is. Given that the Inca did not have a written language a lot of it is speculation, in terms of the old part of the temple, but the new addition by the Spanish is well documented. It’s located right in the middle of the city and I would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Cusco.

While the promise of a newly discovered Inka temple underneath a colonial chaple is enticing, there is very little that could actually be seen today of the former temple, outside of some bare internal and remanants of the external wall. A scaled model of the supposed former temple tries to fill in the gap somewhat, and with some prior knowledge you could recognize and be impressed by the craft of the ancient masons and engineers. Unfortunately, there is very little being offered in means of information available around the site, so I would recommend considering taking a guide, as they seem to be full of knowledge and stories that could give your visit a whole different value. The second floor leads to the chappel area, with an admittedly much better designed exhibition. Going up to the bell tower is possible, though will cost you an extra 5 S/, which I found very reasonable. The high perch offers a lovely view of the rooftops, and a direct view of the bells.

This Church & convent of Santo Domingo is built on the foundations of the original Inca temple that the Spanish destroyed on conquering the locals. They used the materials from the temple to construct other churches & buildings in Cusco. The temple was stripped of all its gold to pay the ransom to have their chief released but we know how well that worked out? Sadly, no photos are allowed but the place is very memorable, and evidence of the Incan workmanship is still evident today!

The most respected temple in Cusco and throughout the Inca Empire, the most noble temple of the Inca Empire (1438) The temple of the Inca-worshipped Sun God (Inti) is in gold Spanish colonists demolish temples and build monasteries and churches of St. Dominic on its site It is worth seeing beautiful buildings, although the original glory is absent, the story left behind remains still exist

This place in Cusco is an absolutely stunning and historically rich site! The blend of Inca stonework with colonial architecture is breathtaking, and the serene atmosphere makes it a must-visit. A beautiful and peaceful place that truly captures the essence of Cusco's cultural heritage. Highly recommend!

The construction of this Convent on the Ruins of Qorikancha does not speak well of the arrival of the conquerors who razed this sacred place, the Inca Temple of the Sun. This convent is an imposing construction, which has a church, corridors, a large central patio and a beautiful outdoor garden, the catacombs could not be missing inside. It is an unmissable visit

Take the tour with a guide to get as many explanations as possible, otherwise you may miss the point and it would be a shame. It is one of the main churches in Cusco. You can admire the architectural ingenuity of the Incas that made the walls withstand earthquakes. It’s a beautiful blend of Inca Art and Hispanic. Take the time to admire the frescoes, the beautiful bell tower, the cloisters, etc...

A must-see from Cusco. Inca vestiges are shown in a Catholic construction. Interestingly, the Inca construction was maintained despite the Spanish arrival. They have a room with many of the illustrations of Guamán Poma de Ayala. From a sector you can see a large courtyard and part of the avenue. I recommend doing the guided tour.

Tour Leader took us here whilst on a walking tour. Clean toilets. 15 sol entrance. Large ,spacious edifice, some parts of the ancient Inca substantial stone walls, other parts newer Catholic (but still ancient!!) construction