The Cathedral of Cusco was originally built inside the Inca structure of the Suntur Wasi (currently the Church of El Triunfo). Years later, the Cathedral was ordered to be rebuilt in the Kiswarcancha (Palace of Inca Wiracocha).
The Church and Convent of Santo Domingo are, without doubt, amongst the most beautiful examples of Spanish architecture superimposed on Inca constructions to be found in Cusco. This complex was built over the Qoricancha or Korikancha, meaning the Temple of the Sun.
La Compañía de Jesus, or Jesuit Cathedral,
is a splendid stone construction housing, amongst other treasures, a collection of unique paintings. It was built over what was formerly the Amaru Cancha ("Fence of the Serpent") close to Cusco's main square.
The Church and Convent of La Merced, built in 1536, is famous as the home of the shrine of Our Lady of La Merced, decorated with gold and precious stones.
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