Salesian School of Cusco, Educational institution in Cusco District, Peru.
The Salesian School of Cusco stands on the former Choccopata estate on the southern slope of Sacsayhuaman hill, bordering the archaeological site. Its oldest section was completed in 1927. The school serves initial, primary and secondary levels, and its grounds include the Bosque de Don Bosco, a wooded area adjoining the ruins.
The school was founded in 1905 during President Jose Pardo's administration and received exemptions from import duties for educational materials. This financial support helped establish the institution in this historically important area.
The school's oratory, running alongside classes, gives young campesinos education and technical skills in farming practices and modern technologies so they can find and keep jobs. The grounds extend into the Bosque de Don Bosco on Sacsayhuamán hill, bordering the archaeological zone.
The school stands on the southern slope of Sacsayhuaman hill, 350 metres from the Plaza de Armas, 88 metres from the Church of San Cristobal and 400 metres from the Sacsayhuaman ruins. Its grounds border the archaeological zone, so the walk up from the historic centre passes both. The building and its forest were added to the Monumental Zone of Cusco in 1991.
The building has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage site Historic Center of Cusco since 1983, contributing to one of South America's most important monumental areas. This recognition reflects the architectural and cultural importance of this location.
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