Convent of Santo Domingo, Dominican convent in central Cusco, Peru
The Convent of Santo Domingo combines Spanish colonial architecture with precise Inca stonework foundations that belonged to the former Temple of the Sun.
Spanish Dominicans constructed this religious complex in 1534 upon the Qoricancha, where Inca people previously worshipped their sun deity Inti.
The building exhibits both Catholic and Inca religious elements through its stone walls, baroque tower, and interior chambers dedicated to celestial bodies.
Visitors can access the convent daily from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with guided tours available to explore the temple remains and religious artifacts.
The temple walls contain perfectly fitted stone blocks that have withstood multiple earthquakes while newer Spanish construction required repairs.
Location: Cusco
Location: Cusco Province
Inception: 1680
Website: https://conventosantodomingocusco.pe
GPS coordinates: -13.52013,-71.97573
Latest update: May 10, 2025 23:20
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