Peru: 8 buildings out of this world
In ancient times, “having a Peru” meant having wealth. And no wonder, since it is the gastronomic capital of America, the cradle of the Inca Empire and, obviously, an architectural power that makes us wonder if the following is not the result of an encounter with beings from another planet. These are 8 out-of-this-world constructions that we can only see in Peru.
- A wonder, literally: Machu Picchu is an architectural complex, surrounded by splendor and mystery, and is one of the most visited tourist destinations on the planet. Since 2007, Machu Picchu has been one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World, along with Chichén Itzá (Mexico), the Roman Colosseum (Italy), the Statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), the Great Wall of China, the city of Petra (Jordan) and the Taj Mahal (India).
- Mysterious Lines: The famous Nazca Lines are located in the Nazca Desert. They are 800 figures that can only be seen at considerable heights.
- A stay for the intrepid: In the Sacred Valley of Cusco, you will find the Skylodge Adventure Suites, the first hanging lodge in the world. Three transparent capsules attached to the wall of a cliff, 400 meters high.
- This is living in the clouds: The city of La Rinconada, in the Ananea district, is at an altitude of more than 5,111 meters. It is the highest city in the world.
- Clarity is the key: The city of Arequipa is also known as the White City, because much of its architecture was made from white volcanic stone. The city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- When size does matter: The Capilla del Puente, in Lima, is considered the smallest church in the world. Built in the 17th century, it measures 8 meters wide by 12 meters deep. It is dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary.
- Luxury is luxury: In Lima there is a medieval castle built by the Peruvian doctor and naturalist Carlos Rospigliosi in 1929. It is said that the construction of the Rospigliosi Castle was due to the visit of King Alfonso XIII of Spain.
- How did they do it?: On the wall of the Archbishop’s Palace there is an ancient stone from the Inca period, called the Stone of the 12 Angles. This is due to the number of angles it has, despite being perfectly embedded between 11 other rocks.
We agree that Peru’s architectural attractions do not fit into a list and deserve more than one excursion to enjoy them all. Fortunately, Emely Tours offers the wonderful excursion to enjoy the great adventure that dazzles the world.
