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built
to~
ard the close of the 17th century and
consists ·of two towers, the one to the right being
e nstruct d in 1664 and the one to the left in
1799, through the contributions of the Bishops
Izaguirre and Las Heras, respectively.
In the int rior of the temple are many paint–
ings, tablets and artistic
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altar hangings, but the
mo t important work is one which represents
thc patr
n:
of the parish, San Sebastián, execu–
l-r l by a Cuzco artist.
Colonial Houses
In Cuzco there are many interesting and
artistic houses of the Colon· al ·eriod. We shalJ
give but a ll>ri
f
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a.c ount of tthose mos worthy of
study.
This is situated but a few steps to the North
oí
the Cathedral, at one side of the Park of San
Borj a and at the end of the hill of the same na–
me. rrhere is a pompous facade with imposing
coats of arms of the former noble owners.
The stairways leading to the second floor
are :r;nagnificent, drna'mented with faunas, .in–
cluding the head of a lion which supports the
railing.
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