Historic churches in Quito Metro

Historic Churches of Quito

Quito’s historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site, contains one of the most significant concentrations of Spanish colonial religious architecture in the Americas. This selection includes the Basilica of the National Vow, the largest neo-Gothic cathedral in the region, and the Church of La Compañía, renowned for its interior covered entirely in gold leaf. These structures showcase the "Quito School" of art, blending European Baroque and Renaissance styles with indigenous craftsmanship. From the 16th-century San Francisco complex to the neoclassical Metropolitan Cathedral, these sites define the city's spiritual and architectural skyline.

Historic Churches of Quito — Map

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Basilica of the National Vow

The Basilica of the National Vow is a Roman Catholic church located in the historic center of Quito, Ecuador.

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Church and Convent of St. Francis

The Basilica and Convent of San Francisco, commonly known as el San Francisco, is a Catholic basilica that stands in the middle of the…

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Church of La Compañía, Quito

The Church and Convent of San Ignacio de Loyola de la Compañía de Jesús de Quito, also known in the Ecuadorian people simply as La Compañía…

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Iglesia de Santo Domingo

This 16th-century Dominican church features a blend of Baroque and Mudéjar styles. It is renowned for the ornate Chapel of the Virgin of the Rosary and its impressive carved altarpiece.

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Catedral Metropolitana Quito

One of the oldest cathedrals in South America, this site combines Gothic-Mudéjar, Baroque, and Neoclassical styles. It houses the remains of independence hero Antonio José de Sucre and significant artworks from the Quito School of Art.

Diego Delso / CC BY-SA 4.0

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El Sagrario Church

La Iglesia de El Sagrario is a Renaissance Catholic church in the city of Quito, capital of Ecuador.

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San Agustín Monastery

A beautiful convent and church decorated with paintings from Quitan art school. The Ecuadorian declaration of independence was signed here.

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Guápulo Church

An impressive church and a religious sanctuary with a long history. Peek inside and see the image of Virgin of Guadalupe.

Ángel M. Felicísimo / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Archbishop's Palace

A magnificent palace with tranquil corridors. Nowadays it has a busy courtyard which houses some shops and a food court.

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Cimborio "Virgen Del Cisne"

An oval-domed structure located in the Calderón parish, dedicated to the Virgin of El Cisne.

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