Templo del San Blas — Attraction in Distrito de Cusco

The Temple of San Blas is one of the oldest churches in Cusco, Peru. It is located in one of the most popular neighborhoods of the town for its distinctive handcrafted and traditional feel of the region. This temple is located in the middle of Barrio San Blas between the Plazoleta besides being famous for its Inca origin. This church is consecrated as one of the oldest because since 1544 according to some historians was inaugurated by Bishop Fray Juan Solano. The particularity of this temple is that long before the Incas belonged to and was a place where were worshiped the god of thunder, lightning and lightning. Other historians differ as to the opening date was possibly the Viceroy Andrés Hurtado de Mendoza. The spectacular of this temple is its origin and fusion between a belief...

Lovely little square by the church surrounded by art galleries and cute little cafes. You can purchase a ticket just to enter this church or aave money buy buying an 'integral' ticket at the main cathedral in Plaza de Armas which allows you entry into several churches in the historic centre. Well worth the walk up as you can get great...

Very impressive "small" church with an interesting mix of influences. The painted ceiling and roof beams are particularly impressive and worth more careful study; it's just a pity that photography is not allowed.

A trip up the 'bell tower' is well worth it for the view over the square as well as the extended town &...