The Twelve Angled Stone is a singular block of green diorite, identifiable by the twelve distinct, precisely carved corners that allow it to lock seamlessly into the surrounding masonry. It forms part of an ancient Inca wall on Hatun…
Inca Stone Masonry Walk
Trace the engineering genius of Cusco's remaining Inca foundations, walking from the famous Twelve Angled Stone to the ultimate temple masterpiece of Qorikancha.
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1. Twelve Angled Stone
2. Plaza de Armas
The Plaza de Armas is a vast, open public square ringed by stone arcades and grand colonial facades, situated at an altitude of over eleven thousand feet. Long before Spanish rule, this space was known as Huacaypata, the ceremonial and…
3. Calle Loreto
Calle Loreto, historically known as Intikijllu, or the Sun Alley, is distinguished by massive stone walls that stand as some of the most enduring remnants of the Inca Empire in Cusco. The street connects the Plaza de Armas to the site of…
4. Kusicancha
Kusicancha is a complex of finely fitted Inca stone walls located just a short distance from the main square of Cusco, nestled between the streets of Pampa del Castillo, Maruri, Romeritos, and the square of Santo Domingo. The name…
5. Palacio del Inka, Hotel
Palacio del Inka occupies an entire city block, defined by the heavy, mortar-less Inca stonework that forms its foundation. The building features an entrance on Romeritos street located directly across from the Qorikancha, the historic…
6. Qorikancha
The Qorikancha is defined by the stark contrast of two architectural worlds: the smooth, dark, mortarless ashlar masonry of the Inca Empire supporting the ornate, light-colored stone of the Spanish Convent of Santo Domingo. Originally…