Church & Religious Site
La Compania de Jesus church
📍 La Compania de Jesus church, Cusco, Peru
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Quick Facts
- Location
- Peru, Cusco
- Category
- Church & Religious Site
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Ticket Price
- Around S/10–15 (reference)
- Address
- La Compania de Jesus church, Cusco, Peru
- Coordinates
- -13.5160, -71.9790
Introduction
La Compañía de Jesús dominates the east side of Cusco's Plaza de Armas and is among South America's most ornate colonial Baroque churches. Begun in 1571 and completed in 1668, its symmetric stone facade with indigenous-style ornament and gilded altarpiece make it the plaza's most striking landmark.
✨ Highlights
1
Baroque facade
Symmetric carving blending European Baroque with Andean motifs — the plaza's focal point.
2
Gilded altarpiece
The main altarpiece is covered in gold leaf; dazzling in the light.
3
Plaza landmark
Faces the cathedral across the square — a Cusco postcard regular.
🛈 Practical Info
→Location：Plaza de Armas (east side), Cusco, Peru
→Time needed：About 30 minutes
→Ticket Information：Around S/10–15 (reference)
💡 Tips
• The east side of the plaza is the best photo angle; mornings are quiet.
• No photography inside — respect the worship space.
• Often visited together with the cathedral.
FAQ
How much is the admission for La Compania de Jesus church?
Around S/10–15 (reference)
Any practical tips for visiting La Compania de Jesus church?
The east side of the plaza is the best photo angle; mornings are quiet. No photography inside — respect the worship space.
How long should I spend at La Compania de Jesus church?
A typical visit takes 1 hour.
