Convent of Santo Domingo, Cusco, Convent in Cusco, Peru
The Convent of Santo Domingo is a blend of Inca and Spanish architecture.
The convent was built atop the Incan temple Qorikancha after the Spanish conquest.
This landmark showcases the cultural syncretism between the Incan and the Spanish influences.
Visitors can explore both the remnants of the Incan temple and the colonial church on site.
Qorikancha's walls, which form the base of the convent, are considered to be among the most precise examples of Incan stonework.
Location: Cuzco
Location: Cusco Province
Inception: 1680
Website: conventosantodomingocusco.pe
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