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Known as Huacaypata or Square of the Warrior during Inca period, the Plaza de Armas is the main square in the historic city of Cusco . Located in the historic center of Cusco, the Plaza de Armas houses several beautiful colonial buildings, including La Cathedral and La Campania . The Plaza has been the center of activity throughout the history of the city, and was the scene of important ceremonies, including the annual Inti Raymi or Sun Festivity. It was the Plaza de Armas, where the Spanish conqueror Francisco Pizarro proclaimed the conquest of Cusco.
The Spanish made several additions and changes to the Plaza, including the addition of the beautiful stone arches that surround it. The churches of the Cathedral and the Society of Jesus are the prime architectural and religious attractions in the city of Cusco. If you're planning a Peru tour, then don't forget to include Cusco in your itinerary. Cusco is also a major base to explore Machu Picchu , the lost city of the Incas. Thousands of tourists from all over the world travel to Cusco every year, and are rewarded with an unforgettable experience. Travour offers you a wide range of tours to Cusco and other major tourist destinations in Peru. So what're you waiting for? Get ready to see the magnificent Plaza de Armas and other major attractions of Cusco with Travour.
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