Qorikancha

Museum · Cusco

Qorikancha

Museum · Cusco

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Santo Domingo s/n, Cusco 08000, Peru

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Explore the magnificent 15th-century Inca ruins, where golden history meets Spanish architecture, all set against stunning views of Cusco.  

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Santo Domingo s/n, Cusco 08000, Peru Get directions

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Santo Domingo s/n, Cusco 08000, Peru Get directions

+51 84 249176
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Mar 13, 2025

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"Qoricancha This Cuzco corner presents a notable juxtaposition between ancient Incan and Spanish colonial architecture. Since the Incas worshipped their sun god, Inti, above all others, this temple in their imperial capital was the most important of the entire realm. It was here that they brought the idols of all peoples they assimilated, to offer them representation as they demanded allegiance in Cuzco . When the Spanish arrived, they tore down much of the temple and built a monastery on top of it. However, the walls that do remainprovide stunning examples of pre-Hispanic engineering, particularly the rounded outer wall that can be seen from Avenida del Sol."

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"Qoricancha This Cuzco corner presents a notable juxtaposition between ancient Incan and Spanish colonial architecture. Since the Incas worshipped their sun god, Inti, above all others, this temple in their imperial capital was the most important of the entire realm. It was here that they brought the idols of all peoples they assimilated, to offer them representation as they demanded allegiance in Cuzco . When the Spanish arrived, they tore down much of the temple and built a monastery on top of it. However, the walls that do remainprovide stunning examples of pre-Hispanic engineering, particularly the rounded outer wall that can be seen from Avenida del Sol."

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"Qoricancha This Cuzco corner presents a notable juxtaposition between ancient Incan and Spanish colonial architecture. Since the Incas worshipped their sun god, Inti, above all others, this temple in their imperial capital was the most important of the entire realm. It was here that they brought the idols of all peoples they assimilated, to offer them representation as they demanded allegiance in Cuzco . When the Spanish arrived, they tore down much of the temple and built a monastery on top of it. However, the walls that do remainprovide stunning examples of pre-Hispanic engineering, particularly the rounded outer wall that can be seen from Avenida del Sol."

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Helen Polishuk

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To understand the culture and traditions of this city, you need to visit this museum. I was there on Monday, there were a lot of people, a lot of tourist groups, be sure to take a guide in your language. The entrance ticket costs 20 soles, but there is a "long" ticket, which includes an excursion underground in the garden. Unfortunately, I did not know and did not get in. The garden is beautiful, you can see the remains of the Inca culture. The museum has two floors, on the second there are exhibitions of contemporary artists, icons. On the first floor there is an artifact of the construction of Inca houses. The exit is through the church. For 5 soles you can separately get from the second floor to the bell tower and see the city from above.

Nicholas Leonards

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Interesting monastery built on top of an Incan temple. Definitely worth a visit, takes about 3 hours to see everything.

Pedro O.S Vaz de Melo

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It is certainly worth a visit if you are interested in Inca and pre-Inca history. I highly recommend hiring a guide. If not, simply enjoy the view and the lovely square.

razorrau1

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This Is a very unique Inca and Spanish archaeological site! It is a very beautiful building that is on a massive scale and a lot to see!

Amartya Ghosal

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Built atop the original Golden Sun Temple of the Incas, this museum and convent offer a captivating journey into the era of the Spanish conquistadors and its lasting impact on Peruvian culture, indigenous religion, art, and architecture. This stunning complex houses a wealth of historical artifacts, including remnants of the Golden Temple or Qorikancha, Inca deities crafted from gold, and the Elaboration of River Mayu, representing the Milky Way as perceived by the indigenous people of the Andes. Additionally, visitors can explore numerous Spanish artifacts and paintings. For an extra fee, we ascended to the bell tower for panoramic views of the city. Overall, our exploration of this historical site lasted approximately 60-80 minutes. Although audio guides are available, we encountered an issue with the barcode during our visit and as already opted not to hire a guide, we took help from the Wikipedia for information. Admission is priced at 15 soles per person, with a separate 5 soles fee for access to the bell tower, which is optional.

Alise Ozola

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A bit disappointing as there is very little left from the Inca temple. Most of it is church and church related paintings and stuff. Had to pay extra 5 soles to go up in the bell tower.

Vlad Puscas

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Beautiful tribute to the Inkas and Cusco and the way the arrival of the Spanish empire and the catholic religion changed both the culture and the town

Cattleman

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In this Catholic church, which was built upon an Incan palace and sun temple, the incan remains are surprisingly well preserved.