This is a picture of Machu Picchu in Cusco, Peru. Cusco was the capital of the Inca Empire. It is enclosed by mountains and large valleys. Although its weather is mostly rainy its greenery is absolutely breathtaking. Cuscos cathedral is one of the most beautiful and fascinating cathedrals in the world. Back in 1534, when the Spaniards conquered the city, they tore down the Inca's temples and with the stones built their churches. Although at first builders attempted an alter made of solid gold, a lack of the precious metal did not allow for completion. Today, the cathedrals alter is made of silver with remains of the original gold plating. On the cathedrals sides there are two smaller churches known as, El Triunfo and Iglesia Jesus y Maria. Throughout the churches are large paintings of the School of Cusco but its infamous painting is that of Marcos Zapata depicting the Last Supper. The main bell of the cathedral is over 300 years old and made of a ton of gold, silver and bronze. Pretty neat huh?
