Cathedral · Cusco

Cusco Cathedral

Cusco Cathedral
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Cusco Cathedral dominates the Plaza de Armas and was built by the Spanish on the site of an Inca palace, partly with stones taken from Sacsayhuamán. Inside you find carved altars, silverwork and hundreds of paintings from the Cusco School, including a Last Supper with guinea pig on the table.

Updated September 26, 2026On day 5 of Cusco and Machu Picchu in 5 days

Visiting Cusco Cathedral: what to know

Time to spend
1 hour
Tickets
Paid entry, or via the religious circuit ticket; not on the Boleto Turístico
Best time
Morning on a weekday; hours can shift around services
Getting there
On the Plaza de Armas in the center of Cusco

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How Cusco Cathedral fits into a day.
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  2. 11:30Hatun Rumiyoc and the twelve-angled stoneCusco
  3. 14:00Cusco CathedralPlaza de Armas
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Cusco Cathedral FAQs

Is photography allowed inside Cusco Cathedral?

No. Photos are generally not permitted inside, so plan to take in the art in person or use an audio guide.

Is Cusco Cathedral included in the Boleto Turístico?

No. It is run by the Archdiocese and covered by its own ticket or the religious circuit ticket, which also includes other churches in the city.

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