The Cathedral of Cusco

The first cathedral in Cusco was built in 1539 in the "Suntur Wasi", and was known at the time as the church of victory. Later between the years 1560 and 1664 a new cathedral was constructed on the site of "Kiswar Kancha", the palace of Inca Wiraqocha. It was designed in the shape of a Latin cross. The facade is in the Renaissance style contrasting with the Baroque and Plateresque. The Cathedral is also famous for its splendid interior. .

It has excellent examples of colonial goldsmith's work and woodcarving and a valuable collection of canvases in the style of the so called Cusqueña School. On either side of the Cathedral, there are two auxiliary chapels, one for victory and the other for Jesus, Mary and Joseph.