The Santo Domingo Church or the Iglesia de Santo Domingo is definitely part of the list of Lima attractions. What is different and definitely interesting about this 17th century church is the impressive Inca ruins inside that have been preserved. The church is built on the site of the Koricancha or the Temple of the Sun. This Inca temple of Cuzco once had walls covered in solid gold sheets that were as heavy as four pounds a piece.
Exploring the magnificent Santo Domingo Church is one of the best things to do in Lima. The Altar to the Peruvian Saints, decorated in turquoise and gold, the chapel of San Martin de Porres, the altar to the Virgin of the Rosary, and the sculpture of Santa Rosa de Lima are definitely must sees once inside the church. One should also not miss the beautiful paneled ceilings of the church, definitely one of the best sights in Lima.