400 year old Church of the Immaculate Conception
The Cathedral of Puno, is an 18th century church representing Andean Baroque construction. It was built in 1757 on an ancient ceremonial site known as Supay Kancha, Quechua for Circle of the Devil by Peruvian master stonemason Simon de Asto.
The Cathedral's construction was underwritten by wealthy miners; their influence is reflected in entrance thats detailed in silver.
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