Church of the Society of Jesus, Cusco
Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús
A Baroque church southeast of Plaza de Armas whose ornate facade rivals the cathedral's. You can climb to the upper level for a view over the square.
The Jesuit Church was built on the site of Amarucancha, the palace of Inca ruler Huayna Capac. It was rebuilt after a major earthquake in 1650 and completed in 1668. Its elaborately carved Baroque stone facade and twin bell towers are a landmark of Andean Baroque architecture. According to legend, it was so lavish that it sparked a dispute with the cathedral. Inside, you will find a gilded high altar, murals and oil paintings that record the marriage of an Inca princess to a Spanish nobleman. You can climb to the choir loft in the side tower for a view over Plaza de Armas and the cathedral. A ticket is required. The facade is most beautiful for photos from the square at night, when it is lit up.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Museo Machu Picchu – Casa Concha
- Plaza de Armas, Cusco
- Cusco Cathedral
- Basilica and Convent of La Merced, Cusco
- Twelve-Angled Stone & Hatun Rumiyoc Street
- Museo Inka
- Museum of Pre-Columbian Art (MAP)
- Qorikancha