Cusco – Plaza de Armas (Main Square)

Cusco - Plaza de Armas (Main Square)

Cusco – Plaza de Armas (Main Square)

Known as the “Square of the warrior” in the Inca era, this plaza has been the scene of several important events in the history of this city. The Spanish built stone arcades around the plaza which endure to this day. The main cathedral and the Church of La Compañía both open directly onto the plaza.