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IGLESIA DE SAN BLAS
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(Plaza San Blas; admission S15 or with boleto religioso; 10am-6pm Mon-Sat, 2-6pm Sun) This
simple adobe church is comparatively small, but you can't help but be awed by the
baroque, gold-leaf principal altar. The exquisitely carved pulpit, made from a single tree
trunk, has been called one of the finest examples of colonial wood carving in the Amer-
icas. Legend claims that its creator was an indigenous man who miraculously recovered
from a deadly disease and subsequently dedicated his life to carving this pulpit. Sup-
posedly, his skull is nestled into its topmost reaches.
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Avenida El Sol & Downhill
MUSEO DE ARTE POPULAR
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(Av El Sol 103, basement; admission with boleto turístico; 9am-6pm Mon-Sat, 8am-1pm Sun) Winning
entries in Cuzco's annual folk-art competition are displayed in this engaging museum,
where the artists of San Blas strut their creative stuff in styles ranging from high art to
cheeky cute. Works include small-scale ceramic models that show aspects of everyday
life, from drunken debauchery in the picantería (homestyle restaurant) to torture in the
dentist's chair.
There's also a display of black-and-white photographs of Cuzco by renowned local
photographer Martín Chambi (1891-1973).
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IGLESIA DE SANTO DOMINGO
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The church of Santo Domingo is adjacent to Qorikancha. Less baroque and ornate than
many of Cuzco's churches, it is notable for its charming paintings of archangels depicted
as Andean children in jeans and T-shirts. Opening hours are erratic.
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If You Like...
Andean Baroque
Cuzco may be home to some resplendent, historic churches, but the region's highland villages shouldn't be over-
looked. Though some of these towns may be microscopic, many harbor extravagant houses of worship. These are
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