City of Cuzco
Overview
Situated in the Peruvian Andes, Cuzco developed, under the Inca ruler Pachacutec, into a complex urban centre with distinct religious and administrative functions. It was surrounded by clearly delineated areas for agricultural, artisan and industrial production. When the Spaniards conquered it in the 16th century, they preserved the basic structure but built Baroque churches and palaces over the ruins of the Inca city.
About City of Cuzco
Cusco or Cuzco is a city in southeastern Peru, near the Sacred Valley of the Andes mountain range, and the Huatanay and Urubamba rivers. It is the capital and largest city of the eponymous Cusco Province and Cusco Department. It has historically been one of the largest cultural, economic and political centers of Peru.
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Components(4 locations)
- •Belén Square and Church273-004
- •Santiago Square and Church273-003
- •Almudena and Almudena Church273-002
- •Main Square and Historic Centre273-001
Details
- Countries
- Peru
- ISO Codes
- PE
- Area
- 142.48 ha
- Coordinates
- -13.5173, -71.9800
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