Temple of the Moon

Temple of the Moon is a place of worship in , , . Temple of the Moon is situated near , as well as near the peak .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu.

Photo: Elena Tatiana Chis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is the site of an ancient Inca city, high in the Andes of . At 2,430 metres above sea level, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is often referred to as “The Lost City of the Incas”, is one of the most familiar symbols of the Incan Empire, and is one of the most famous and spectacular sets of ruins in the world.

Peak
Photo: Mblument, CC BY-SA 3.0.
, Quechua: Wayna Pikchu, is a mountain in around which the bends. It is located in the Cusco Region, Urubamba Province, .

Peak
Photo: bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0.
Putucusi is a round-shaped mountain located on the opposite side of the to in the Cusco Region of . Reaching approximately 2,560 metres above sea level at its peak, the mountain offers epic views of Machu Picchu and the surrounding Urubamba River valley.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Aguas Calientes.

Photo: C T Johansson, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a small town at the bottom of the valley next to , and the principal access point to the site. All visitors to Machu Picchu pass through and most spend at least one night here.

Temple of the Moon

Latitude
-13.15175° or 13° 9′ 6″ south
Longitude
-72.5466° or 72° 32′ 48″ west
Open location code
57R9RFX3+89
Open­Street­Map ID
way 363418345
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­archaeological_site
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In Other Languages

From Czech to German—“Temple of the Moon” goes by many names.
  • Czech: “Chrám měsíce”
  • German: “Mondtempel”

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