The most beautiful religious buildings Peru

The church is reached by climbing the hill through the narrow streets of San Blas. The Catholic temple is located on the remains of the Colcampanta palace, built during the reign of Pachacútec, of which a double wall with niches and a door can still be seen. Made of adobe, except for the 18th century stone bell tower, San Cristóbal lights up at night, watching over the Plaza de Armas. The square is a lookout point from which much of the city can be seen. The bell tower offers an even more impressive view, but only for those who have paid the boleto religioso.

The convent preserves the original portal from 1548, the rest dating from the 18th century. The juxtaposed styles, including an incredible Gothic-Mudéjar, give it a curious appearance. According to some historians, the convent was used for the Inquisition's auto-da-fes and the arches of the bell tower as gallows. The neighbouring church is surprisingly large and harmonious. If we continue along Jirón 9 de Diciembre, we reach a small square with trees that is adorned by the statue of María Parado de Bellido.

Located at the beginning of the pedestrian street, this church of only one nave, dating from the XVIIth century, is deeply original with its façade of pink and grey stone and flanked by two beautiful towers with bell towers. The interior has everything that makes the richness of Peruvian colonial churches: Churrigueresque altarpieces with floral and zoological motifs from the selva, finely carved wooden confessionals, Renaissance patios and arcades. It is said to be inspired by the churches of Arequipa.

Built between 1631 and 1671, thanks to the tax levied on the Indians, this monumental church, which stands alone along the Plaza de Armas, is astonishing first of all for its pink baroque Renaissance façade, highlighted by two grey stone bell towers. The Churrigueresque altarpieces, the Mudéjar choir, the gilded altar with a silver tabernacle, the carved wooden pulpit and the paintings from the indigenous school of Ayacucho perfectly illustrate the mixed baroque style. This unique jewel is worth a visit during mass time.