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Cusco

Cusco was the mythical capital of the Inca Empire. It still preserves its stone walls and battlements regions with royal delight. It evokes the prominence of the "Children of the Sun". You will find Cusco chock-a-block with historical monuments and remnants of the myths and legends of Peruian history. The historical events of Peru seem to come to life each time you would walk on its old streets.

Cusco has become the archeological capital of Peru and welcomes its visitors warmly. The regular tradition of the tourists is to marvel at the city's extraordinary physical appearance, there a lot of tourist attractions to be visited in Cusco, like Korikancha, Ajlla Wasi, Amaru Cancha and Kiswar Kancha. The architectural gems of Cusco are the Cathedral, the Church, Convent of La Merced and the Temple of San Blas.

Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu has been considered amongst the world's greatest architectural and archaeological monuments, all thanks to its astonishing magnificence and pleasant structures. Machu Picchu surprises its visitors with its stone constructions that are spread all over the narrow and spotty mountain top. It borders a sheer cliff of the Urubamba River canyon.

Machu Picchu is a castle that is still shrouded in mystery. Still, its history and purpose is unknown to the archaeologists. The whole site is vastly spread in about one square kilometer, and stands the region made magical with the union of Incas, Andes Mountains and the mighty Amazon River.

The structures in Machu Picchu have rectangular shaped floor spaces. The enclosures, called Masmas have just three walls. Here you can witness a typical feature of Inca architecture. Machu Picchu is considered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.

Lima

Lima is a metropolis that is proudly preserving the ancient colonial convents and beautiful mansions, a perfect amalgamation of ancient and modern styles and traditions. Situated on the banks of the River Rimac and stroked by the waters of the Pacific Ocean, it is a modern city expanding constantly. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Center, all thanks to the great number of artistic monuments here,


Lima's Cathedral, the Church and Convent of San Francisco are together considered as the greatest architectural complex in the whole of Latin America and Santo Domingo. It has a beautiful main cloister and invaluable treasures, which provide evidence of Lima's deep religious faith. Mansions like the House of Aliaga, the House of Goyeneche or Rada and the Torre Tagle Palace all symbolize the royal splendor and flamboyance of the Viceregal era.

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