Calle Hospital, calle en Cusco, Perú
Calle Hospital is a narrow street in the historic center of Cusco, measuring about 6 meters wide and stretching approximately 280 meters long. The alley is lined with centuries-old stone buildings that display a blend of Inca and Spanish colonial architecture throughout its length.
The street took its name from a colonial hospital that once served travelers and locals seeking medical care during the Spanish occupation. A major earthquake in 1650 destroyed this hospital, and the Church of San Pedro was subsequently built on the same site.
Visit this street during daylight hours when it is safe and easy to navigate on foot as part of the central historic district. Wear comfortable shoes as the surface may be uneven with cobblestones, and the alley can be busy with both residents and visitors.
Remnants of Inca terracing systems remain visible in certain sections of this alley, serving as a reminder of how the Inca shaped and worked the landscape. These archaeological traces reveal the sophisticated engineering used to manage water and organize the city's layout.
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