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.
