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Widely known as the former palace of Inca Roca, The Archiepiscopal Palace is presently famous as a viceroyalty edifice of Arab memories and is regarded as one of the major Tourist Attractions of Cusco. The The Archiepiscopal Palace presently houses the Museum of sacred art. Travelers coming to the city of Cusco must have a look at the celebrated twelve-angle stone in the Hatun Rumiyoq Street, the balcony and the chapel which are the special features of the The Archiepiscopal Palace in Cusco.
After the capture, The Archiepiscopal Palace was sequentially inhabited by diverse eminent personalities like the bishop Friar Vicente de Valverde, the marquis and marquise of San Juan de Buenavista and the Valverde Contreras y Jarava, and marquise of Rocafuerte. Because of this reason, the historical importance of the palace has increased all the more. Travelers who are visiting Cusco should visit this magnificent palace to get an idea about the rich history
Front elevation and walls of The Archiepiscopal Palace
The wall is constructed with large stone blocks. The wall comprises an inspiring evidence of the Incan past of this edifice. Apart from this, there is also a plain adobe wall and a stone front with the coats of arms of its previous possessors. The bust columns are on both sites of the main entrance. This suggests that the building is probably built in the XVIII century. Another exceptional aspect of the frontage is the square balcony, which is superbly carved. It surrounds the divided casement with a small column in the turn and splendid lattices which reminds you of Mudejar art.
Interior decoration of The Archiepiscopal Palace
The interiors of The Archiepiscopal Palace is linked by the Rennaissance yard. Lavish stone arcades. The walls are decorated with beautiful tiles. The museum rooms are found along the yard. The museums of The Archiepiscopal Palace must be visited as it is a rich store house of religious art created by José Orihuela Yábar. After the earthquake of 1950, the entire The Archiepiscopal Palace has undergone a facelift.
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