The Jesuits built three churches in rapid succession on this corner, the current one dates from 1638. In it remains one of the finest examples of early colonial religious architecture in Peru. The facade is remarkably restrained, but the interior shows all the extravagance of the era. The interior is richly appointed with a series of Baroque altarpieces thought to be the best in the city. Do not miss the side aisle, where gilded arches lead to the chapel, decorated with beautiful hand-painted tiles. The church has many paintings by Italians like Bernardo Bitti, who arrived on these shores in 1575. His style influenced an entire generation of painters. In the sacristy is The Coronation of the Virgin, one of his most famous works.

Best Tours including a San Pedro Church sighting:

• Total Peru - 21 days.
• Extreme Adrenalin in Peru - 19 days.
• From the Andes to the Rainforest - 16 days.
• Peru's Mystic Experience - 15 days.
• Royal Tour - 14 days.
• Machu Picchu & the Amazon - 12 days.
• Machu Picchu, Nasca & Titicaca - 12 days.
• Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - 10 days.
• Machu Picchu & Titicaca Lake - 10 days.
• Machu Picchu & Rainforest - 10 days.
• Machu Picchu & Nasca Lines - 10 days.
• Peru for couples - 10 days.
• Cusco & Machu Picchu - 7 days.
• Honeymoon in Machu Picchu - 7 days.

More information:

• The city of kings (newsletter article).