Hatun Rumiyoq Street, Cusco

Hatun Rumiyoq is one of the original roads of the Inca Empire, and it's one of the best preserved. It led to the Antisuyu quarter of the empire. Today it is the preferred route into the San Blas district of town.

Much of this short walking street is dominated by what once were the stone walls of the Inca Rock Palace. Today, the building is known as Archbishop Palace and has been converted into a colonial mansion that houses the Religious Art Museum.

While Hatun Rumiyoq Street is beautiful no matter what time of day you visit, it's worth stopping by at night. The street lightning casts three-dimensional shadows on the stones, creating dramatic photo opportunities.