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Hatun Rumiyoc is a Quechua expression commonly associated with the idea of “large stone” or “place of the large stone.” According to historical tradition, this area was home to the palace of the Inca Inca Roca, residence of his lineage or panaca.
After the Spanish conquest, part of the ancient palace was reused to build a colonial mansion linked to the Valverde Contreras y Xáraba family, Marquises of Rocafuerte. Today, the building forms part of the Archbishop’s Palace and houses the Museum of Religious Art of Cusco.
It is located on Hatun Rumiyoc Street, just a few minutes on foot from Cusco’s Main Square. Taking the Main Square as a reference point, walk along the side of the Church of the Triumph and continue along the pedestrian street of Hatun Rumiyoc, where the ancient Inca wall is located.
On this street, visitors can admire the Twelve-Angled Stone, one of the most representative pieces of Inca architecture due to the precision of its carving and fitting. The stone forms part of the wall of the ancient palace of Inca Roca, now integrated into the Archbishop’s Palace.
You can also visit the Museum of Religious Art, located inside the Archbishop’s Palace. In the surrounding area, there are handicraft shops, galleries, and restaurants, so the visit can be complemented with a walk through the historic center.
Hatun Rumiyoc Street and the Twelve-Angled Stone can be seen from the public street. To enter the Museum of Religious Art, it is recommended to check the current opening hours and rates before your visit. Touching or damaging the Inca walls is not allowed.
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