The main square is at the western end of the urban sector of Machu Picchu in a naturally elevated position and consists of a flat terrace on which the most important celebrations of Inca times took place and which was decorated with ushnus or ceremonial altars.
The square had important buildings such as the Main Temple, the Temple of the Three Windows, and the Casa do Padre. The place also hosted mysterious stones, the first, a large and low stone that was believed to have been used as an altar, the second, a smaller and larger square block that is believed to have been used as an altar as well , and the third stone has a diamond shape and its corners point to the four cardinal points.
According to the story, there was also a hewn stone with inscriptions in the center of the square, which was removed in 1976 to allow the Spanish king's helicopter to land when he decided to pay a visit to Machu Picchu, it was never dropped again .
As a result, other people landed in the helicopter on the square, damaging the internal structures that carried water to the wells and frightening the animals, which is why helicopters have been strictly prohibited from landing on the site since 2010. Also, it is currently forbidden to visit the place. The llamas grazing there can touch their sacred ground so that the place does not suffer even greater damage.
The view from the back of Praça Sagrada leads to the Vilcantoa Valley and the mountain range on the right near the river.
In addition to the remains of some magnificent buildings, the center of the complex still contains many Inca myths. The number symbolism is taken into account on almost every stone. Those who are not interested can still enjoy the well-preserved walls and - as everywhere here - the view over the many conical mountains that surround the city. What a dreamlike place when it was still inhabited.
Surrounded by roofless stone buildings and steep terraces, Machu Picchu's central plaza offers magnificent views of Huayna Picchu. The plaza is the green island amidst the Inca stone buildings that make up Machu Picchu, and travelers will often see llamas roaming and grazing in the grass. The grassy area of the Central Plaza separates the Sacred Plaza and Intiwatana from the residential areas on the other side of the complex.