Peru

8 out-of-this-world constructions

In ancient times "having a Peru" meant having wealth. And it is not for less, because it is the gastronomic capital of America, cradle of the Inca Empire and, obviously, an architectural power that makes us doubt if the following is not the product of an encounter with beings from another planet. These are 8 constructions out of this world, which we can only see in Peru.

A marvel, literally: Machu Picchu is an architectural complex, surrounded by splendor and mystery, it is one of the most visited tourist destinations on the planet. Since 2007, Machu Picchu one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World, along with Chichén Itzá (Mexico), Roman Coliseum (Italy), Statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), the Great Wall of China, Petra City ( Jordan) and the Taj Mahal (India).

Mysterious Lines: In the Nazca desert, are the famous Nazca Lines. There are 800 figures that can only be seen at considerable heights.

A stay for the intrepid: In the Sacred Valley of Cusco, is the Skylodge Adventure Suites, the first hanging lodge in the world. Three transparent capsules attached to the wall of a cliff, 400 meters high.

This is living in the clouds: The city of La Rinconada, in the district of Ananea, is more than 5,111 meters above sea level. It is the city located at the highest altitude in the world.

In the clarity is the detail: The city of Arequipa is also known as the White City, because much of its architecture was made with white volcanic stone. This city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

When size does matter: The Chapel of the Bridge, in Lima, is considered the smallest church in the world. Built in the 17th century, it measures 8 meters wide by 12 meters deep. It is dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary.

Luxury is luxury: In Lima there is a medieval castle ordered to be built by the Peruvian doctor and naturalist Carlos Rospigliosi in 1929. It is said that the construction of the Rospigliosi Castle was due to the visit of King Alfonso XIII of Spain.

How did they do it?: On the wall of the Archbishop's Palace there is an ancient stone from the Inca Period, called the Stone of the 12 Angles. This is due to the number of angles it presents, despite being perfectly embedded among 11 other rocks.