Church and Convent of St. Francis

Local nameIglesia de San Francisco
LocationSan Roque, Quito, Ecuador

The Basilica and Convent of San Francisco, commonly known as el San Francisco, is a Catholic basilica that stands in the middle of the historic center of Quito, in front of the square of the same name. It is the oldest and most significant religious site in Ecuador. The structure is the largest architectural complex within the historic centers of all of South America, and for this reason it was known as "El Escorial of the New World". San Francisco is considered a jewel of continental architecture for its mixture of different styles combined throughout more than 150 years of construction. San Francisco is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "City of Quito".

On its three and a half hectares of surface, thirteen cloisters have been built, three temples, a large Atrium, adding approximately 40,000 square meters of construction.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_and_Convent_of_San_Francisco,_Quito

Address Calle Cuenca, Quito, Ecuador

Coordinates -0°13'13.111" N -78°30'55.7" E

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