Museo del Convento de la Merced

Museo del Convento de la Merced is a museum in Cusco District, Cusco Province, Cuzco Department which is located on Calle Mantas. Museo del Convento de la Merced is situated nearby to the church Basilica of La Merced, Cusco, as well as near the health club Empire Gym.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Basilica of La Merced, Cusco and Coricancha.

Basilica of La Merced, Cusco

Church

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Basilica of La Merced, Cusco is a church.

Coricancha

Museum

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The Coricancha was the most important temple in the Inca Empire, and was described by early Spanish colonialists. It is located in Cusco, Peru, which was the capital of the empire. Coricancha is situated 510 metres southeast of Museo del Convento de la Merced.

Plaza de Armas

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The Plaza de Armas of Cusco is located in the city of Cusco, Peru. Located in the historic center of the city is the main public space of the town since before its Spanish foundation in 1534. Plaza de Armas is situated 160 metres north of Museo del Convento de la Merced.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cuzco and Poroy.

Cuzco

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Cuzco or Cusco, in the Southern Sierras, is a fascinating city that was the capital of the Inca Empire. Cuzco is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of Peru's most visited cities as it is the largest and most comfortable city from which tourists can begin visits to Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and other Inca sites in the region.