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Sistine Chapel of the Andes frescoes at Andahuaylillas Church
Cusco · Peru
About this experience
In a small town near Cusco, the Andahuaylillas church is known as the 'Sistine Chapel of the Andes' for its interior of gold leaf and frescoes. It looks plain from outside, but ceiling, walls and altar show dense craftsmanship within. It is a quiet stop for anyone wanting to see the Andean take on colonial art close up.
Keep quiet in the church and dress modestly. The interior is dim, so give your eyes time to adjust. Photography rules may vary, so ask the staff. Cusco sits at high altitude, so move slowly. Reading the gold leaf and frescoes from the ceiling downwards helps you notice the detail.
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October · Cusco
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Cusco is the former capital of the Inca Empire, high in the Andes of south-eastern Peru.
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