Coricancha or Qorikancha, "Temple of the Sun of the Incas", was the most important temple of the Incan Empire, and is the most revered temple in Cusco. When the Spaniards came they built the Church of Santo Domingo by demolishing the temple and using the available foundation for the cathedral. During the Incan era, Qorikancha was the religious, geographical, and political center of Cusco. Maximum homage to the Incan God "Inti" (Sun) was paid here. "Qori" means gold. "Kancha" means an enclosed space, bounded by walls. Hence the meaning of the name Qorikancha reads as "place that has gold."
From the main square in Cusco take the El Sol Avenue and walk 400 meters until you reach the archaeological site by Santo Domingo Street. Another option is to simply take a taxi to the Temple of the Sun.
Sunday Closed
Monday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Entrance Fee
The cost of the direct entry ticket to the Coricancha is 15 sole.
University students pay 8 soles and have to show their valid university card.
Children under the age of 10 are free.
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