Without any doubt the Machu Picchu citadel is the most important place of Peru, and is that not less because in 2007 was nominated as a one of the 7 new world wonders, and also means that the destiny is the most important for the travelers and adventurers of whole world.
1° Its name Machu Picchu means "Old Mountain"
2° Its architecture majestic comprising more than 140 structures.
3° The buildings more significants in Machu Picchu citadel are: The Intihuatana, Sun Temple and Three Windows Temple.
4° It was discovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911, who was in charge to diffuse to the whole world about its existence.
5° The symbolic city of inca empire and once upon the time was call as "Lost city of the incas"
6° The construction of Machu Picchu citadel was realized by the Inca Pachacuteq in 1460.
7° In the year of 1913 recently received world attention, this after the that National Geographic Society dedicated a complete serie in the april month of the city recently discovered..
8° In 2007 was included inside of one the new seven wonders, but besides all Machu Picchu in Peru is considereted as World Heritage, Historic Sanctuary of Peru,
9° Hiram Bingham when he arrived to the citadel in 1911, it found with persons and a few ancient mummies.
10°It is located at an altitude of 2400 meters above sea level.