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  • By jackfruit on January 28, 2004
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  • Plaza de Armas - Cusco - Cusco
    Plaza de Armas - Cusco
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    All main squares in Peru are called Plaza de Armas (plaza of weapons?). Cusco's Plaza de Armas is exceptionally beautiful and is the main attraction in the city. Benches at the center of the plaza provide a wonderful perching spot to people watch and also take in the wonderful architectural delights flanking the square. All the streets of Cusco radiate from this square making this the focus of life in the town. On the north end of the Plaza de Armas you will find La Cathedral - the religious center of the city. There are also a lot of restaurants, night clubs, travel agencies and souvenier stores in the Plaza de Armas area.

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    Main Square: Hang Out in the Plaza de Armas
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  • By AKtravelers on May 1, 2005
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  • A soft rain falls on the Plaza de Armas in Cusco - Cusco
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    All visitors to Cusco will find themselves admiring the beautiful Plaza de Arma, so you should too. Linger here for a while and enjoy the fantastic cityscape on all sides. Be careful, though -- thinger too long and you'll be surrounded by children wanting to sell you trinkets. While you're here, take note that the main square for the Inca capital city was also in this spot, but it was three times as large. The Spanish cut down its size before lining it with beautiful churches and wonderful arcades with balconies. When you look around, you understand why Cusco is a UNESCO World Heritage site and this is one of the most beautiful squares in the world.

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    Main Square: Plaza de Armas
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  • By andal13 on July 7, 2003
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  • Plaza de Armas - Cusco
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    Plaza de Armas is the main square of Cusco, and it is Cusco's heart and soul; everything and everybody is there: main churchs, travel agencies, restaurants, pubs, jeweleries, handicrafts shops, tourist and local people... La Plaza de Armas es la principal plaza de Cusco, y es el corazón y el alma de Cusco; allí está todo y todos: las principales iglesias, las agencias de viaje, los restaurantes, los pubs, las joyerías, las tiendas de artesanías, los turistas, los lugareños...

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    Main Square: Plaza de Armas
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  • Updated By chrissyalex on July 12, 2003
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  • View of the square - Cusco
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    The Plaza de Armas is the beautiful main square of Cusco which is surrounded by many restaurants and shops .Two must-see churches , La Catedral and La Campania de Jesus are also located here. There are many benches, flowers and a pretty fountain to enjoy as well. If you are staying in Cusco, you will pass through this square many times. The most enjoyable time to visit is very early in the morning before many of the vendors arrive. .

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    Main Square: Convento Museo de Santa Catalina
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  • Updated By chrissyalex on July 11, 2003
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  • We actually thought at first this building was a police station because on a few occasions we walked by and saw several ( like 5 or 6) police officers standing in front of it. I am not sure why, actually. This museum contains many religious paintings from the Cusquena School, a chapel(which is protected with bars) and a beautiful room covered with religious frescos which told a story. The most interesting item on display in this museum was a large foldup box which contained close to two hundred figurines depicting stories of the bible. Admission is with the tourist ticket

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  • Directions: not far from the Plaza de Armas on the corner of Hatunrumiyae and Palacio

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    Main Square: Plaza de Armas
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  • Updated By Amareyui on June 10, 2003
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  • 'Plaza de Armas - Cusco
    'Plaza de Armas
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    This is the heart of Cusco, where most travel agencies, restaurants, bars, hostels and internet cafe locate. In other words, where most tourists hang out, especially at night. The plaza looks fine, with the European catherdal and open square, but the vendors and all sorts of annoying personnel keep me from staying here for long.

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    Main Square: Night at the Plaza Mayor
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  • By laura4n8 on June 14, 2003
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  • In the daylight the Plaza Mayor is nice but it is transformed at night. The Catheral and surrounding buildings are lit up with soft lights. But the main attraction is the government band that plays for a couple of hours (between 6 and 8 p.m.) next to the fountain. The traditional music draws in the locals who come to listen and dance. It is also a great place to see other backpackers and make some new friends.

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  • Address: Plaza Mayor, Cusco
  • Directions: Historical District

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    Main Square: plaza de armas...huacaypata in inca times...
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  • Updated By cbeaujean on May 12, 2003
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    during inca times,the city centre where took place feasts and important ceremonies. a good place to appreciate the beauty of the site where the town has grown. nowadays,one of the nicest colonial squares of peru,with the cathedral and with la compaña,the nicest cuzco church,chef d'oeuvre of catholic architecture,built by jesuits.

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  • Directions: impossible missing it!

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    Main Square: Plaza de armas with cathedral
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  • By chancay on January 24, 2003
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    Allthough it seems to me quite bad to ask for an entrance fee in a church it´s worth to enter. The plaza de armas in Cusco is as well a big meeting point the whole day, all around the place are discos and bars, also you find here the stores and agencies to organize your Machu Picchu tour.

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    Main Square: A beautiful square to be at
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  • By Saasaan on September 3, 2006
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  • Main Square - Cusco
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    One of the best things I think of Cusco, so much life, culture, and things going on in this small area. Perfect size to walk around, it has many restaurants, shopping, nightlife, and other shops. In center is a beautiful park with a waterfall and benches, you’ll see lots of locals using them which is nice. The streets are made of cobblestone and there is a very old cathedral that gives the square a good look.

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