Qorikancha – Cusco, Peru
The sacred complex of Qorikancha, once known as the Temple of the Sun, was among the most important religious centers of the Inca Empire. Located in Cusco, the temple was dedicated to the sun god Inti, the principal deity of the Inca religion.
According to early accounts, the temple’s walls were once covered with sheets of gold that reflected sunlight across the courtyard. After the Spanish conquest, the Convent of Santo Domingo was constructed on top of the Inca stone foundations, creating a striking architectural contrast between the two cultures.
Today Qorikancha remains one of the most important historical and archaeological sites in Cusco.
