Iglesia del triunfo del Cuzco, Catholic church in Plaza de Armas, Cusco, Peru

The Iglesia del Triunfo is a church located north of Cusco Cathedral featuring three naves, a central dome, and a Renaissance facade with three arched entrances. The interior follows a cross layout supported by four large pillars that create a sense of balanced proportions.

The church stands on the site of one of the two Suntur Wasi of the Inca Wakaypata, where Vicente de Valverde celebrated the first mass in Cusco and placed the Cruz de la Conquista, still kept at the main altar. From 1538, when Valverde returned as first bishop, it served as cathedral until 1654. During the siege of Cusco it was the Spaniards' main barracks. The first adobe building stood in the 16th and 17th centuries; the present church, designed by Miguel de los Ángeles Menchaca, was finished in 1732.

The church displays religious artworks and inscriptions that reflect how the Spanish community interpreted events during the encounters with the Inca. Walking through the interior, you can see these pieces and understand the spiritual importance they held for early colonial Cusco.

The building is open daily for visitors through the central entrance, while the side doors remain closed to the public. It functions as part of the larger Cathedral complex, making it easy to visit alongside nearby religious sites.

The structure was built using andesite stone blocks sourced from Inca sites, demonstrating how Spanish builders repurposed earlier materials. This reuse of stone is visible in the precisely cut blocks that form the walls and foundation.