Loreto Street, Ancient stone passage near Plaza de Armas, Cusco, Peru.
The narrow street features massive stone walls constructed during the Inca period, displaying precision engineering and architectural mastery of ancient builders.
Originally named Intikijllu during Inca times, this street formed part of the Acllawasi complex where selected women produced fine textiles for Inca nobility.
Photographer Martin Chambi documented this street between 1924 and 1930, capturing the geometric patterns of Inca stonework through his lens.
Located southeast of Plaza de Armas, the street connects major landmarks and contains numerous shops selling regional handicrafts and traditional goods.
The walls of Loreto Street incorporate stones of different sizes without mortar, demonstrating the advanced construction techniques of Inca architecture.
Location: Peru
Location: Cusco Department
Location: Cusco Province
Location: Cusco District
GPS coordinates: -13.51792,-71.97754
Latest update: May 14, 2025 04:49
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