The city of Cusco, resonates in us as a key myth of our cultural environment. We all know we frequent travelers, we will someday ask our bag (or our suitcase Vuitton) to find out, but what do we know about Cusco? Heights, archaeological tours, Inca temples, colonial monuments, nightlife ...
On the roofs of the world
Cusco resonates within us as a key myth of our cultural environment. All globetrotter knows he will someday put his bag (or suitcase Vuitton) to find out, but what do we know about Cusco?
Cusco, in southern Peru, is 1104km from Lima, distance in 1 hour by plane or 21 hours by car !! Incanto is perched in the Andes Mountains at 3,399 meters above sea level. Its inhabitants speak Quechua (Cusco means "navel of the world" in Quechua). Quechua was the "spoken" language of the Inca civilization while the "official" language was Aymara. Quechua was the common denominator of the different tribes Hispanic Incas was favored by the Spanish, which explains its survival to the present day.
Cusco: a concentrate of stories
Cuzco is a city of low houses which do not exceed the domes of the churches in beautiful golden stone.
Cusco, the ancient Inca capital, is listed as cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO in 1983, the buildings of the city are shelled along cobbled streets and gives the opportunity to go back in time between Inca buildings and monuments colonial . But it also allows you to find the best craftsmen of the region in the neighborhood of San Blas.
Throughout the hike, we cross the Place d'Armes of the Inca Haucayapata name where sacred ceremonies were held in pre-Hispanic times. Then the cathedral stands before you, imposing masterpiece of XVI century with its three churches choirs richly decorated with gold leaf. Go through the temple of La Merced, seat of the Order of the same name, typically colonial architecture, which has one of the painting collections of the city and a monstrance solid gold with diamonds, rubies and beads. Visit the temple of Compania Jesuit with its underground chapel dedicated to the prayers of deceased brothers. And finally, visit the Archbishop's Palace, colonial construction of Moorish influence, built on the foundations of Inca Roca Palace, which houses the Museum of Religious Art. Near the palace, you can jump on a dizziness Inca stone wall where the "twelve angles" famous for its perfect every angle assembly, is the witness of the great masters of the art of the Incas construction and polishing stones large and small sizes.
The Center of the World: little explanation
The Spanish convent of Santo Domingo was built on the ancient Inca temple of Koricancha the temple of the sun. According to the Andean cosmogony, the temple of the sun was the center of the world, this explains the sacredness and the name of the city. The tour includes the Sun Temple, the Royal Quarters, the sacred temples of the moon, stars and rainbow skies, and the outer tower.
Trip to the Archaeological Park of Sacsayhuaman
This park has 33 archaeological sites that gigantic wall of the fortress of Sacsayhuman, and the house where the sun is celebrated annually on June 24 Inti Raymi, the festival of the sun. There is also the whole Qenko: maze dating from 1500 AD which was used for sacred ceremonies of the moon, sun and stars. The temple of Tambomachay had religious functions related to water and the regeneration of the earth.
But do not think that Cusco is a city museum is a lively and vibrant city with a nightlife full of bars and restaurants for every taste and every mood.
A base for excursions
Cusco is also the starting point for many excursions in the villages of the Sacred Valley of the Incas to visit the archaeological complex of Tipon and Raqchi temples Huaro, of Andahuylillas and even the famous Macchu Picchu sanctuary.
So do not hesitate to ask your suitcase, because if we are not sure that Cusco is the center of the world, it is definitely a center of unforgettable emotions.
On the roofs of the world
Cusco resonates within us as a key myth of our cultural environment. All globetrotter knows he will someday put his bag (or suitcase Vuitton) to find out, but what do we know about Cusco?
Cusco, in southern Peru, is 1104km from Lima, distance in 1 hour by plane or 21 hours by car !! Incanto is perched in the Andes Mountains at 3,399 meters above sea level. Its inhabitants speak Quechua (Cusco means "navel of the world" in Quechua). Quechua was the "spoken" language of the Inca civilization while the "official" language was Aymara. Quechua was the common denominator of the different tribes Hispanic Incas was favored by the Spanish, which explains its survival to the present day.
Cusco: a concentrate of stories
Cuzco is a city of low houses which do not exceed the domes of the churches in beautiful golden stone.
Cusco, the ancient Inca capital, is listed as cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO in 1983, the buildings of the city are shelled along cobbled streets and gives the opportunity to go back in time between Inca buildings and monuments colonial . But it also allows you to find the best craftsmen of the region in the neighborhood of San Blas.
Throughout the hike, we cross the Place d'Armes of the Inca Haucayapata name where sacred ceremonies were held in pre-Hispanic times. Then the cathedral stands before you, imposing masterpiece of XVI century with its three churches choirs richly decorated with gold leaf. Go through the temple of La Merced, seat of the Order of the same name, typically colonial architecture, which has one of the painting collections of the city and a monstrance solid gold with diamonds, rubies and beads. Visit the temple of Compania Jesuit with its underground chapel dedicated to the prayers of deceased brothers. And finally, visit the Archbishop's Palace, colonial construction of Moorish influence, built on the foundations of Inca Roca Palace, which houses the Museum of Religious Art. Near the palace, you can jump on a dizziness Inca stone wall where the "twelve angles" famous for its perfect every angle assembly, is the witness of the great masters of the art of the Incas construction and polishing stones large and small sizes.
The Center of the World: little explanation
The Spanish convent of Santo Domingo was built on the ancient Inca temple of Koricancha the temple of the sun. According to the Andean cosmogony, the temple of the sun was the center of the world, this explains the sacredness and the name of the city. The tour includes the Sun Temple, the Royal Quarters, the sacred temples of the moon, stars and rainbow skies, and the outer tower.
Trip to the Archaeological Park of Sacsayhuaman
This park has 33 archaeological sites that gigantic wall of the fortress of Sacsayhuman, and the house where the sun is celebrated annually on June 24 Inti Raymi, the festival of the sun. There is also the whole Qenko: maze dating from 1500 AD which was used for sacred ceremonies of the moon, sun and stars. The temple of Tambomachay had religious functions related to water and the regeneration of the earth.
But do not think that Cusco is a city museum is a lively and vibrant city with a nightlife full of bars and restaurants for every taste and every mood.
A base for excursions
Cusco is also the starting point for many excursions in the villages of the Sacred Valley of the Incas to visit the archaeological complex of Tipon and Raqchi temples Huaro, of Andahuylillas and even the famous Macchu Picchu sanctuary.
So do not hesitate to ask your suitcase, because if we are not sure that Cusco is the center of the world, it is definitely a center of unforgettable emotions.
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