Visit Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús, a historic church in the ancient capital of the Inca Empire- Cusco
Get amazed by the beauty of the Spanish Baroque architecture & volcanic gray stone facade of the church
Explore all the six altars and bell tower in the cathedral with your Church of the Society of Jesus tickets
Admire the golden interiors, statues, furnishings, and false pilasters as you roam around the church
Activity Location: Triunfo 120, 08002, Cusco
(You need to go to the handicraft store in front of the Cusco Cathedral first to collect your paper ticket)
Activity Time: 9:00 AM - 5:05 PM
Activity Duration: 1 hour (approx.)
About Church of the Society of Jesus, Peru:
Church of the Society of Jesus is a historic Jesuit church in Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire. Also known as the Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús, this church built in the shape of a cross has a beautiful exterior and Spanish baroque architecture. The church boasts gold leaf ornamentations, gilded ceilings, and religious paintings by artists of the Quito School.
About Church of the Society of Jesus Tickets, Peru:
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Yes, the Church of the Society of Jesus is definitely worth visiting with its beautiful exterior and Spanish baroque architecture. This church features six gorgeous altars and a bell tower with golden interiors, statues, furnishings, and false pilasters.
Yes, the Society of Jesus is the same as Jesuits. It is the religious order of men in the Catholic Church who founded Georgetown along with many other high schools, colleges and universities around the world.
The Church of the Society of Jesus is so famous because it is a historic Jesuit church in Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire. The cross shaped architecture of this church also contributes to its popularity.
It takes approximately an hour to explore the Church of the Society of Jesus. You can easily visit all the six altars and the bell tower within this time. Don’t forget to click beautiful pictures while exploring the church.