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Cusco or Cuzco [d] (Latin American Spanish:; Quechua: Qosqo or Qusqu, both pronounced) is a city in southeastern Peru, near the Sacred Valley of the Andes mountain range and the Huatanay river. It is the capital of the eponymous province and department .
The plain of Anta contains some of the best communal cultivated lands of the Department of Cusco. It is located about 3,000 metres (9,800 ft) above sea level and is used to cultivate mainly high altitude crops such as potatoes, tarwi (edible lupin), barley and quinoa.
Located on the site of the former palace of Inca Roca, it is the property of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cusco, which operates the Museum of Religious Art within its premises since 1966. It was acquired during the 20th century by Felipe Hermosa , who served as first Archbishop of Cuzco after its elevation. Casa de Alonso de Toro
The province of Cusco is located in the southern highlands of Peru and is the smallest of thirteen provinces ... Cuzco: 116.22 km 2: 108,798* 28,476 936.1 3,399 msl ...
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. Geological studies carried out in the area show that it originally had a swamp, [1] crossed by the Saphy River (currently channeled and covered).
Location: Cusco, Cusco Region, Peru: Coordinates ... is a citadel on the northern outskirts of the city of Cusco, Peru, the historic capital of the Inca Empire. The ...
When the Spanish conquered the city in the 16th century, the urban structure of the Inca imperial city of Cuzco was preserved and temples, monasteries and manor houses were built over the Inca city.
Location: Cuzco Region, ... The block is categorized as Cultural Heritage of the Nation of Peru and is located in the city of Cusco, 1105 km from Lima. The stone is a ...