- Address: Plaza de Armas, intersection of Portal de Panes and Portal de Comercio, Cusco
- Sightseeing: Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Jesuit Church, Del Triumph Church, Church of the Holy Family
Plaza de Armas, or Armory Square in the city of Cusco personifies the existence of residents and sets the rhythm of life. Surrounded by houses of traditional Spanish construction, the Cathedral , churches, it is already more than one hundred years the center of attraction of local residents, and in modern times - tourists. The time on it seemed to stop and everything froze in amber. The eye does not cut the new, absurd buildings of glass and concrete. At first glance it seems that you are in Spain, but still there is a local flavor.
History of occurrence
The origin of the Plaza De Armas dates back to the 15th century. On the square, the ancient Incas conducted Inti-Raymi - the holiday of the Sun, and later on it the Spanish conquistadors announced the conquest of the city. It came about thanks to the perseverance of the Spanish conqueror Manco Capac, between two streams in place of the swamp. During its existence, the Plaza de Armas in Cuzco changed its size, initially it was simply huge. It is interesting that earlier it bore the names of Wakayipat and Plaza de Guerrero.
What to see in the square?
On the Armory Square in Cuzco you can see both the colonial buildings of the times of the conquistadors and the buildings of the Incas. In the center of it there is a fountain with a figure of Pachacuteca. Today, they do not conduct executions in the old days. Now there you can visit cozy restaurants, from which it is pleasant to see the area, shops, and in jewelry and souvenir shops to buy gifts for loved ones.
At the Plaza de Armas, rallies are held, all kinds of holidays are celebrated, concerts are organized, life rages on it day and night. It seems that everything here keeps the memory of former times and speaks about the former greatness of the civilization that has gone into oblivion - every stone is beaten with antiquity walls, each winding street, striving deep into the quarter, and the path leading to Saksayuaman Park. From the esplanade you can see a magnificent view of the buildings and the mountains framing them.
What to see around the square?
Since the Plaza de Armas is central, all major attractions are also located around it. Namely - the Cathedral and Jesuit Church of the Compania de Jesus. On the right was the ascetic church of Del Triumfo. It is the first Christian church in Cuzco. Its name is associated with the victory over the army of the rebellious native Manko. In the temple is the famous cross of the Conquest, to which one of the captains of Pizarro took the city upon arrival. To the left of the Cathedral is the church of the Holy Family (Iglesia Sagrada Familia). By the way, not far from the square there are several excellent hotels , where tourists like to stay.
How to get to the square?
The central square of one of the most popular resorts of Peru can be reached by any type of public transport or, if you prefer to travel in conditions of increased comfort, by renting a car .
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