Iglesia de la Recoleta

The Iglesia de la Recoleta is a Catholic church in Cuzco, Peru. Since 1972 the property is part of the Monumental Zone of Cuzco, which was declared a Historical Monument of Peru.

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Type: Church
Description: catholic church in Cuzco, Peru
Address: Plazoleta Recoleta

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Coricancha and Estadio Garcilaso.

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 1 km west of Iglesia de la Recoleta.

Estadio Garcilaso

Stadium

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Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, commonly known as Estadio Garcilaso, is Cusco's principal stadium and the home venue of the local football teams Cienciano, Deportivo Garcilaso and Cusco FC, all of which play in the Peruvian Primera División. Estadio Garcilaso is situated 1 km south of Iglesia de la Recoleta.

Cuzco Cathedral

Church

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The Cathedral of Cusco or Cathedral Basilica of the Virgin of the Assumption is the main temple of the city of Cusco, in Peru and houses the headquarters of the Archdiocese of Cusco. Cuzco Cathedral is situated 1¼ km west of Iglesia de la Recoleta.

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.