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Plaza de Armas

쿠스코주

10 story sections30 min 22 s in all

square in Cusco, Peru

History & cultureBY TELLBY

Contents

10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation3:11

    Welcome to the high-elevation majesty of Cusco, a city that stands as a profound testament to human endurance and architectural ingenuity. As we begin our exploration of this breathtaking Andean metropolis, the very first thing…

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  2. 2The Hidden Courtyards and Narrow Streets3:06

    As we embark from the quieter residential quarters, perhaps emerging from behind one of the heavy, unassuming wooden doors that conceal the city's hidden courtyards, we are instantly thrust into the vibrant, tightly packed…

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  3. 3The Secret Staircases and Cobblestone Alleys3:08

    Continuing our measured walk through the heart of the old city, we begin to encounter the true verticality of Cusco’s design. If you look carefully between the closely packed buildings, you will frequently spot steep staircases…

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  4. 4The Artisan and Trekker's Quarter3:07

    As we emerge from the quiet, residential alleyways and draw nearer to the city's epicenter, the atmosphere undergoes a palpable shift. We have entered the bustling commercial zone that surrounds the main plaza, an area that…

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  5. 5Monasterio de Santa Catalina2:59

    Just a short distance down the road before we finally breach the grand expanse of the main square, we arrive before a structure of profound historical and religious significance: the Monasterio de Santa Catalina. Originally…

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  6. 6The Plaza de Armas Viewpoint2:51

    We have finally arrived at the corner, and as we take our very first step into the magnificent Plaza de Armas, the visual impact is nothing short of spectacular. This is the undisputed heart of the city, a grand, open expanse…

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  7. 7Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús2:57

    As we turn our gaze across the spectacular expanse of the Plaza de Armas, our attention is immediately captured by the stunning, highly ornate facade of the Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús. This magnificent Catholic church,…

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  8. 8The Base of the Catedral de Cusco2:58

    We now slowly approach the undisputed architectural climax of the Plaza de Armas: the main landmark of the square, the monumental Catedral de Cusco. As we draw near, the true scale of this colossal structure becomes apparent,…

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  9. 9A Taste of the Andes at El Samaritano3:04

    After immersing ourselves in the monumental architecture and navigating the challenging elevation of the historic center, our scholarly minds are full, but our physical bodies require immediate sustenance. We have walked away…

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  10. 10Closing3:01

    As our extraordinary journey through the heart of the Andes comes to a close, it is essential to pause and engage in a final, scholarly reflection upon the complex, multi-layered environment we have just traversed. We began our…

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What is Plaza de Armas?

Plaza de Armas is a place in 쿠스코주 with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
Location쿠스코주
TypeHeritage
Story sections10
Total length30 min 22 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates-13.5167, -71.9788
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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