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Cusco Cathedral

Plaza de Armas, Cusco, Peru
Ranked #7 of 74 attractions in Cusco
4.5 of 5 stars 230 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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Denton, Texas
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

This was a HUGE cathedral ! most of the alters were made with silver and gold leaf. The wood structures where the choir sat was really amazing as well. A lot of detail..check it out.

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La Jolla, California
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73 reviews 73 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

The art work is fantastic, from the paintings to the carvings and everything else in between. Spectacular!

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hawaii (big Island)
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We are not generally into museums and the like, but this is worth the time and money. You'll really learn so much about the culture and the role the catholic church played in this area. Not all good... Do take the audio things they offer (no charge) or you'll miss a lot.

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Chevy Chase, MD
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Too much to look at! Enjoyed the paintings, the altar, the choir stalls, and all the decorative metal work. Kind of pricey to get in, but worth a long visit.

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Ridgefield, CT
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153 reviews 153 reviews
Reviews in 71 cities Reviews in 71 cities
77 helpful votes 77 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 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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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

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

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London, Ontario
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87 reviews 87 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

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

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São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

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

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 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.

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Summit, NJ, USA
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 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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