Cuzco

This is an aerial view of Cuzco. In the center of the picture, the cathedral of Cuzco can be seen. This cathedral was built in the 17th century.

Cuzco is located in Southern Peru. It is the ancient capital of the Inca Empire. It is the oldest, continuously occupied city in the Americas. In ancient times, Cuzco was the ceremonial capital and hub of the Inca road network which was 40,000 kilometers (25,000 miles) in total length.

This is an aerial view of Cuzco. In the center of the picture, the cathedral of Cuzco can be seen.
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Image courtesy of Corel Photography

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Cuzco

This is an aerial view of Cuzco. In the center of the picture, the cathedral of Cuzco can be seen. Click on image for full size (118K JPEG) Image courtesy of Corel Photography

This is an aerial view of Cuzco. In the center of the picture, the cathedral of Cuzco can be seen.
Click on image for full size (118K JPEG)
Image courtesy of Corel Photography