About Cusco Cathedral

Cusco Cathedral is located at the main colonial square near Plaza de Armas. The full name of the cathedral is "The Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin." The cathedral has two small churches, the Sagrada Familia, and Triunfo. The construction was started in 1559 and it took a century to complete it.  There is the Church of the Triumph built in 1536 to the right and church of Jesus Maria built in 1733 to the left. The Church of the Triumph is the oldest church in Cusco that contains the remains of Incan Garcilaso de la Vega.

Must See

  • The Silver Room
  • Painting the Last Supper
  • Choir stalls
  • The Lord of the Tremors
  • The Sacristy

How to reach

The Cathedral of Cusco is located on the north side of the main square.

Tips

• Keep a respectful silence.
• Do not touch the artwork.
• No photography or video allowed.
• Enter in proper attire.

Visit Time

Monday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

No

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Foreign adults: S/. 25
Foreign children: S/. 13.50
Foreign students with Student ID Card: S/. 13.50

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Time you can spend

Several Hours

 

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Weather

Broken Clouds 18.13°C

 

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