Photogallery of Cusco, Peru

The most mysterious city in Peru, Cusco, is situated at an altitude of more than 3,000 meters above sea level. The capital of the Inca Empire is often recognized as the archaeological and historical center of South America. Even though Cusco is not an empire capital anymore, it is a popular tourist destination that still enchants its guests and hides many mysteries of the past. There are still many fantastic landmarks in Cusco, and it is easy to spend many days exploring them. Naturally, the number of guests visiting Cusco increases every year. When taking a stroll on the streets of the city, it is easy to notice that locals are often a minority in a crowd of foreign guests. According to local legends, Manco Cápac, the founder of the Inca civilization in Cusco, established the beautiful city. He came to this region from the Lake Titicaca region. The city’s territory was conventionally divided into four quarters, each of which had its own head. Rulers of each of the quarters had to be their residents and were obliged to build a palace in the quarter that they were responsible for. Their successors were not allowed to live in the already built palaces. They had to build new palaces for themselves. This tradition is still alive in modern times. Sons never live in the houses of their parents. Even if the house is empty and doesn’t have any dwellers anymore, children still need to build a new house for their families. Spanish conquistadors brought a new … Read further