Arco de Tica Tica, Colonial arch in Cusco, Peru.
The stone structure features two semicircular arches built from andesite rock, with one passage for trains and another for pedestrians.
Construction of the arch was completed on June 23, 1791, under the direction of José de la Portilla, the intendant of Cusco.
The location, originally named Uroscalla in Quechua language, marked the point where travelers would lose sight of the sacred city.
The structure functions both as a pedestrian gateway and as an aqueduct, supplying water to different parts of the city through its upper channel.
The arch received two separate UNESCO World Heritage recognitions: first in 1983 as part of Cusco's historic center and again in 2014 for its role in ancient roads.
Location: Peru
Location: Cusco Department
Location: Cusco Province
Location: Cusco District
Inception: June 23, 1791
Made from material: andesite
GPS coordinates: -13.50774,-72.00559
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:15
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