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- Peru
- Cusco
- Plaza de Armas
Plaza de Armas
The graceful main square, Plaza de Armas, is lined with
colonial-style covered walkways and houses that contain souvenir
shops, restaurants, bars and travel agencies. The large Cathedral
is the most prominent structure overlooking the square and is
adjoined to a church on either side, the Iglesia Jesus María and
Iglesia El Triunfo. Inside is the elaborately carved wooden altar,
covered in gold and silver plate, and the carved wooden choir
stalls that are acclaimed to be the finest in the country. Also of
interest is the painting
The Last Supper, which portrays Jesus and his disciples
gathered around the table, on which a central platter of the local
Inca delicacy, 'cuy' or roasted guinea pig, is placed. Also on the
plaza is La Compañía, one of Cuzco's most ornately decorated
churches, often floodlit at night. The streets and alleys around
the plaza are filled with colour and bustling handicraft stalls.
The historic pedestrian alleyway of Loreto, leading away from the
plaza, is lined with Inca stone walls.
Information & Facts
Language
Spanish and Quechua are the official languages, but many
other dialects are spoken. English is spoken only in major tourist
centres and hotels.
Money
The official currency is Nuevo Sol (PEN) divided into 100
céntimos. Visa is the most widely accepted credit card, but all
major international credit cards, including Diners Club and
MasterCard, are accepted in many, but not all, establishments.
Outside Lima facilities may be more limited. Travellers cheques may
also be difficult to exchange in small towns and villages, and
travellers are advised to have cash on hand. US Dollars are the
easiest currency to exchange and plenty of restaurants, hotels and
shops in the main cities accept dollars for payment.
Casas de cambio(exchange bureaux) often give better rates
than hotels and banks and can be found in any town on the tourist
circuit. ATMs are available in the main cities.
Opening Times
Monday to Saturday 10am-6pm; Sunday 2pm-6pm
(Cathedral).
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