Cusco

Located at 3,399 meters above sea level, Cuzco features stone buildings constructed with precise engineering techniques that showcase Inca architectural mastery.

The city served as the main center of the Inca Empire from the 13th century until the Spanish conquest under Francisco Pizarro in 1533.

The Plaza de Armas contains the Cathedral of Santo Domingo and multiple baroque churches built upon original Inca temple foundations with religious significance.

Cuzco functions as the primary gateway for travelers heading to Machu Picchu, with numerous transportation options connecting to surrounding archaeological sites.

The Stone of Twelve Angles demonstrates the advanced Inca stonework, with massive rocks cut and fitted without mortar so precisely that paper cannot fit between them.

Location: Cusco Province

Inception: March 23, 1534

Elevation above the sea: 3,399 m

Website: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/273

GPS coordinates: -13.51694,-71.97861

Latest update: May 28, 2025 01:51