Unique Architecture Of Machu Picchu

Architecturally-sound Machu Picchu

An archeologically-rich city towering the great Andes Mountains will leave no stone unturned to fill you with exhilaration. Positioned in the modern Peru and very close to Cuzco, it came to existence during 1460 and 1470 AD. The brain child of Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui, an Incan ruler, will take you to the world of Incas. After Yupanqui, it was looked after by kinship group or allus.

Its unique architecture got recognition as Peruvian Historical Sanctuary in 1981 and World Heritage Site from UNESCO. Tourism to Peru is incomplete without getting to the sacred city. The locals were already aware of its existence however, it became the entire world’s glory only after Hiram Bingham, an American historian, publicized its existence in the year 1911.The culturally-rich city is constructed in a traditional Inca-style and some of the renowned structures contain the Temple of the Sun, Intihuatana, and the Room of the Three Windows. The city located over the Urubamba Valley was utilized as military secret by the Incas. However, the sight’s social use during the Inca period is not much known. However, it is an all-season visiting destination but the best months to tour the city are May and June.

Architecturally innovative:

Fragrance of traditional Inca architecture is spread through the walls that are built with polished dry stones and with the Inca-fashioned ‘ashlar’ technique. It is a home to nearly 200 structures that includes temples, residential areas, and public buildings, among all. Majority of the structures are set up with granite blocks and the work is so finely executed that even hand’s nail won’t pass through two stones.

Intihuatana stone

Renowned as one of the sacred stones of entire South America, it is positioned in such a way that during the winter solstice, it directs at the Sun. The Incas have formulated it as spiritual calendar and originally called as ‘Quechua’ that means the “The Hitching Post of the Sun”.

The Temple of the Sun

Shaped in semicircular, the temple was built to provide tribute the Sun God. During Inca regime, doors of the temple were only opened for the priests or the Incas. Built in a traditional Inca style and designed on the solid rock, its entrance itself will give you a picturesque feeling.

Reaching there:

By Air:

Cusco Airport and Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport

By Train

From Cusco’s Aguas Calientes Station

Hiking

If you are adventurous enough and want to explore the city totally along with peeping into culture of indeginous people, than you can be there by hiking the Inca Trail.

Some of the ‘must see’ attractions

Mandor Waterfalls

Huayna Picchu

The Sun Temple

The Moon temple

Intipuncu

Hot Springs

Inca Trail

Some of the accommodations available in an around the city includes:

Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge Hotel

Positioned in a close proximity of the Inca citadel and the must see ruins of the city are in a walkable distance from the hotel. Here you can enjoy traditional Peruvian cuisine along with the international dishes.

Hostal Santuario

The hotel located in Machu Pichu offers you delicious food and from the hotel premises you can be able to take a look at the city’s marvelous looks.

Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel

A blend of Andean architecture and magnificent handicrafts by the local artisans add to the beauty of the hotel.

Hatuchay Tower Hotel

The hotel inaugurated in the year 1999 and you will be able to taste all kind of International cuisines in the three-star hotel.

Presidente Hotel

The hotel with spacious rooms and from here you can glance at the beautiful Vilcanota River.