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Cusco Cathedral vs Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus
Catedral del Cuzco o Catedral Basilica de la Virgen de la Asuncion and The Company of Jesus Church are both rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Catedral del Cuzco o Catedral Basilica de la Virgen de la Asuncion ranks marginally higher than The Company of Jesus Church. Catedral del Cuzco o Catedral Basilica de la Virgen de la Asuncion is ranked #5 in Cusco with accolades from 2 sources including Lonely Planet, Fodor's.
Cusco Cathedral
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Atlas Obscura
Plaza de Armas, Cusco, Peru
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Fodor's
"Dominating the Plaza de Armas, the monumental cathedral is one of Cusco's grandest buildings."
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Lonely Planet
"Started in 1559 and taking almost a hundred years to build, the cathedral squats on the site of Viracocha Inca’s palace and was built using blocks pilfered from the nearby Inca site of Sacsaywamán."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A squatter on the site of Viracocha Inca’s palace, the cathedral was built using blocks pilfered from the nearby Inca site of Sacsaywamán."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"It is difficult not to be overpowered by the highly Baroque cathedral of Cuzco (16C)."
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Atlas Obscura
"Situated on a sacred Inca site, this 16th-century cathedral took nearly 100 years to build. "
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Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Plaza de Armas (east side), Cusco, Peru
From $0 /night
Frommer's
"The gilded altar is stunning, especially when illuminated."
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Possesses several important works of art, including a picture of Saint Ignatius de Loyola
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The church was built by the Jesuits in 1571 and reconstructed after the 1650 earthquake."
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Student guides are available to show you around the church, as well as the grand view from the choir on the 2nd floor. Tips are gratefully accepted.
