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There are many museums and galleries open in the city. In order to visit the most important ones, you should buy the "Boleto Turístico," or tourist pass.
- Museum of Religious Art
Outstanding paintings of Cusqueña School. It is located at the Archbishop’s Palace , a colonial construction with arabe influence.
- Inka Museum
The Inka Museum is an archeological museum specialized in the South Highlands of Peru , allos to understand to the inca culture from its origins until the conquest of the spaniards.
Entrance Fee: S/. 10 soles
Mon-Fri 8:00 A.M. – 18:00 / Sat – Holidays 9:00 A.M.-16:00
Location: Cuesta del Almirante 103.
- Pre Columbian Art Museum
The Pre Columbian Art Museum ( MAP ) , one block away from Plaza de Armas, is the unique museum in Perú presenting a complete chronological sequence for all ancient regions showcases Peruvian Archeological objects as art masterpieces that inspire our modern artistic society.
Entrance Fee: S/. 20.00 soles and Sutdents: S/.10.00 Soles.
Hours: Daily to 9:00 A.M. – 22:00
Location: Plaza Nazarenas Nº 231
- Museum of the Convent of The Merced
Paintings of Cusqueña School, 17th to 18th centuries, cloister of carved stone and other objects of religious art.
Entrance Fee: S/.5 Soles.
Hours : Mon- Sat 8:00 A.M. – 12 :00 y 14:00 -17:00
Location: Calle Mantas, no street number
- The Plaza de Armas
According some historians , this plaza was designed by Manco Capac such as symbolic center of the empire, there were took place all the religious and militaries ceremonies.
The Stone of 12 angles
It is the base of the Inca Roca Palace , located in the Inca Street called HatunRumiyoc ( big stone).
Calle Loreto
It is located close to the Main Plaza, it was the ancient Aclla Wasi ( the choosen women house ).
Casa de Garcilaso de la Vega
It is an example of virreynal architecture , today is the Historic Regional Museum.
Barrio San Blas
Location: 4 blocks from the Central Plaza
San blas is one of the most picturesque barrio in Cusco. It is characterized by its narrow, inclined streets and its beautiful colonial-style homes. It is also known as the Artisans’ Barrio as many renowned artisans have workshops there
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