Relación entre el patrimonio histórico inmueble y la identidad cultural en el Centro Histórico de Cusco

This article examines the relationship between historical heritage and the cultural identity of residents in the Historic Center of Cusco, Peru, in order to understand how heritage assets, influence the construction of values and cultural practices in local communities. The research, with a quantitative approach and non-experimental cross-sectional design, involved 382 residents and used validated questionnaires to measure the variables of heritage and cultural identity. The results revealed that 78% of participants perceived the historical heritage as regular, with the most valued assets being the heritage monuments. Additionally, 66.5% showed a medium level of cultural identity, with "interest" being the highest-rated dimension. Statistical analysis revealed a moderate positive correlation (r = 0.580, p < 0.05) between historical heritage and cultural identity, highlighting the importance of heritage as a key factor in strengthening cultural identity and the need for conservation strategies that promote active community participation.