Saint Peter the Apostle of Andahuaylillas

The beautiful church! Called The Sistine Chapel of America. We do not post pictures of the interior because photography is prohibited

Stunning Church - dont judge a book by its cover. Dont forget to look at the painting of way to heaven/hell inside of the entrance Portal.

Beautiful Colonial church in a remote village that used to be an Inca center. The Spanish built it right here in the center to show their dominance over the indigenous population.
The inside is full of paintings, frescos, and altars, covered in gold leaf.

Small church in honour of St Peter.

Stunning architecture with a brilliant back story. I was mesmerised by the ancient murals far more than the gaudy gold and silver pulpits. This is an absolute must see

Very nice church from colonial times. Inside you can find oltars covered with real gold and paintings. One of them shows hell and heaven, it was helpful for learning Incas to Christian religion. There is not allowed to take a photos

I've been in many churches but this is really one of the best, the amount of gold makes you feel stunned and frescos are wonderful with amazing story behind them

16th century Church in a small village built by the Jesuits, from outside the walls are plain but the inside is stunning with ornate and baroque style altars covered w 24,carat gold leaves.

Very plain looking Jesuit church on the outside but inside stunningly ornate with amazing murals and a fabulous painted ceiling. Sorry...internal photographs not allowed so nothing to post. There is a little shop in the pretty grounds as well as a WC.

When in Rome....
Well, when in Cusco... Visit the Sistine chapel of the Andes !

This is such a unique church! Unlike most other little towns, this one has a magnificent amount and quality of art in "fresco" painting on the walls and beautiful paintings on canvas depicting Saint Peter's experiences narrated in the scriptures; amazing wood-carved altars which are gold-plated. It's a must if you visit Cusco because it's just a 45-minute drive.

Great art and paintings in the church! Must see.

Beautiful quaint church in a small town

Catholic Church built in the 1600's. Gilded in all gold and silver inside! Amazing to see.

The Sistine Chapel of America! The 16th century Jesuit church of San Pedro Apóstol de Andahuaylillas is a fine example of Andean Baroque of Arquitectura Mestiza, a local architectural movement that occurs in the area from Lake Titicaca to Arequipa between 1680 and 1780. The lavishly embellished church (built on the foundations of an Inca temple) is overflowing with paintings and retables decorated with gold leaf. And if that is not enough, the church ends in the back with a very impressive Baroque altar. However, do not forget to turn your gaze upwards: the nave of the church is crowned with a magnificent ceiling. Perhaps no Michelangelo, but certainly just as beautiful!

Interesting as the others in the valley

Very surprising church in a nice river valley
The so called "Cappella Sistina" of south America

Amazing. Definitely get the guided tour. These churches started going up 30 years after the Spanish arrived. One of four Barroco Andino churches. Not to be missed. Can’t take Photi’s but they give you a CD with photos.

Very nice interior. Highly recommended for those who are into churches... Don't forget to visit free museum/store next door.

Amazing! Amazing! The town has little to offer but absolutely great church. Sorry the Murillo painting is no longer there...