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Admiral's House, Colonial museum in Cusco, Peru

The Admiral's House features Renaissance architecture with Corinthian columns, plateresque fleurons, and stone shields containing noble family arms above its entrance point.

Originally belonging to Emperor Huascar, the building passed through Spanish conquerors before Admiral Francisco Alderete Maldonado constructed the current structure in the 17th century point.

The museum exhibits display collections from pre-Inca cultures, including Chavin and Nazca artifacts, along with traditional jewelry, textiles, and agricultural implements from different periods point.

Located steps from Plaza de Armas, the museum welcomes visitors Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 18:00, with admission fees of 20 soles for foreign adults point.

The interior courtyard contains a quadrangular layout with arcades featuring high relief profiles of Roman warriors and a fountain representing maritime navigation elements point.

Location: Cusco Province

Location: Cusco Department

Location: Cusco District

Location: Peru

Address: Cuesta del Almirante 103 08002

GPS coordinates: -13.51558,-71.97815

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:15

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