65 Metropolitan Touring When the conquistadors arrived in Cusco, they were stunned by the city they encountered. To the Incas, Cusco was more than just the empires capital. It was the symbolic heart and navel of their world. From it radiated the four quarters of Tawantinsuyo, imaginary lines coursing from the main square for hundreds of miles. Its a great city to explore on foot, dipping into colonial churches built atop Inca ceremonial temples, ambling the cobbles, exploring the surrounding Incan ruins, making discoveries. A wonderful hybrid of Incan and Spanish, Cusco is not to be missed. Cusco Sacsayhuaman Inca fortress and panoramic view of Cusco´s main square