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The Cusco Cathedral is the grandest feature of Plaza de Armas, Cusco's main colonial square. Construction on the stunning church began in 1560 and ended 100 years later. In 1983, the cathedral was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The key features of the building include three ornate wooden doors, an eye-catching network of ribbed arch and star-shaped ceiling beams and 14-sided chapels that house paintings, artwork, and statues of saints. Visitors enjoy seeing the Sala de la Plateria (the Silver Room), which is a small side chapel that holds a rich collection of silver artifacts. The crypts, which hold the ashes of Cusco's former archbishops, are also a popular attraction.
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