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Koricancha is one of the most beautiful Tourist Attractions in Cuzco. The Koricancha temple is a wonderful piece of architecture which reflects a perfect blend of western and Inca cultures. This temple was regarded as one of the most important sacred sites in Tahuantinsuyu. The well polished stone walls are used as the basis of the Convent of Santo Domingo. Folklores say that the walls of the temple were enveloped in silver and gold.
The sun god is worshipped in the temple along with many other gods and goddesses. The temple has been a place of worship for the God of thunder, Wiracocha and several idols brought from different parts of the world. The travelers will be enthralled to see the mummies of the Inca rulers.
The Koricancha was a renowned and prestigious temple. Entry to the temple was restricted and only the upper-level people of the city were allowed to worship within the temple. It is being said that the temple was visited by all the major members of non Inca group to pay respect to the Tahuantinsuyu gods.
The term Koricancha means the courtyard of gold in Quechua language. It was one of the most lavish and rich temples of the Inca era. The temple was constructed in the Inca period and the Spanish had constructed the convent of Saint Dominic over it. The Convent of Saint Dominic is can be reached with help.
Travelers visit this place to have a look at the beautiful colonial paintings. The entrance to the Koricancha is very interesting. The ticket counter and the building is connected with a wooden plank which can be removed and replaced as and when necessary. The baroque Church of Saint Domingo is the most important attraction of the city. The trapezoidal doorways which are earthquake proof , the 6 meter curved wall and the museum are the sites to be visited at Koriancacha.
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