🏔️ The City of Cuzco
Main Square and Historic Centre
📋 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983
- Elevation: 3,400 meters (11,200 feet) above sea level
- Former capital of the Inca Empire
- Blend of Inca and Spanish colonial architecture
Cuzco, located in southeastern Peru's Andes Mountains, was the capital of the Inca Empire and remains one of South America's most significant historical cities. The historic centre combines pre-Columbian Inca architecture with Spanish colonial structures, creating a layered urban landscape that reflects centuries of cultural evolution. The city functions as a living cultural centre where indigenous Andean traditions coexist with colonial heritage, preserving both tangible monuments and ...