. The South American tour : a descriptive guide. CATHEDRAL, PU\ZA MATRIZ. AN \S.\ CUZCO 117 On the right of the Cathedral is tlie Cliapel of the SacredHeart, on the left, the Chapel of Triumph. In front of theCathedral which, with the Chapel of Triumph, occupies thesite of the palace of Viracocha stood a round tower. Especial heed should be given to the tone of the Cathedralbell, called one of the richest in the world. It is styled theMaria Angola from the name of a pious lady who presented300 lbs. weight of gold to be used in its casting. The greatbell, which is large enough to cover
. The South American tour : a descriptive guide. CATHEDRAL, PU\ZA MATRIZ. AN \S.\ CUZCO 117 On the right of the Cathedral is tlie Cliapel of the SacredHeart, on the left, the Chapel of Triumph. In front of theCathedral which, with the Chapel of Triumph, occupies thesite of the palace of Viracocha stood a round tower. Especial heed should be given to the tone of the Cathedralbell, called one of the richest in the world. It is styled theMaria Angola from the name of a pious lady who presented300 lbs. weight of gold to be used in its casting. The greatbell, which is large enough to cover eight men, was made inCuzco in 1659, so heavy that an inclined plane was built tohoist it to the tower and many men were required for thetask. It is said that the bell may be heard for a distance of25 miles, and that its rich tones, due to the large amount ofgold in its composition, are especially inclined to awaken aspirit of reverence. On the south side of the Plaza will be noticed the Churchof the Compafiia, the Jesuits, standing on the site of oneof the later Inca
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