Cultural Highlights of Quito
Quito’s historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site, contains a dense concentration of colonial architecture and religious art. This collection features the Neo-Gothic Basilica of the National Vow, the 16th-century San Francisco religious complex, and the Carondelet Palace, seat of the Ecuadorian government. Museums like the Chapel of Man and Casa del Alabado showcase pre-Columbian artifacts and the modern legacy of Oswaldo Guayasamín, while the Sucre National Theatre serves as the city’s primary performing arts venue.
A Basilica of the National Vow
The Basilica of the National Vow is a Roman Catholic church located in the historic center of Quito, Ecuador.
B 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…
Iglesia de Santo Domingo
A 16th-century Dominican church and convent featuring Mudéjar-style carvings and the ornate Chapel of the Virgin of the Rosary. The complex houses a collection of colonial-era religious art and a historic library.
D Palacio Arzobispal
The former residence of the Archbishops of Quito, this colonial-era palace now serves as a public space featuring traditional restaurants and shops centered around its historic courtyards on the Plaza de la Independencia.
E Palacio de Carondelet
Carondelet Palace is the seat of government of the Republic of Ecuador, located in Quito.
F City Museum
The City Museum is a museum in the colonial center of Quito, Ecuador. It is located on Garcia Moreno Street, between Morales and Rocafuerte.
G El Sagrario Church
La Iglesia de El Sagrario is a Renaissance Catholic church in the city of Quito, capital of Ecuador.
H Chapel of Man
The last of architect Guayasamín's works. A tribute to the struggle of man worldwide and a sight like no other - do not miss.
Itchimba Cultural Centre
The huge building hosts all sorts of art exhibits, events and more - just check the programme.
Catedral Metropolitana Quito
Situated on the Plaza de la Independencia, this 16th-century cathedral blends Gothic-Mudéjar, Baroque, and Neoclassical styles. It serves as the final resting place of independence hero Antonio José de Sucre.
K Sucre House
Sucre House is a museum in the historic center of Quito, Ecuador. It was established in 1977 by the Ministry of Defence.
Quito Metropolitan Culture Centre
One of the oldest buildings in the city. Hosts art exhibits, music events and more.
M House of Ecuadorian Culture
La Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana is a cultural organization founded by Benjamín Carrión on August 9, 1944, during the presidency of Dr…
N Trude Sojka Cultural House
Gertrud Sojka, known as Trude Sojka, was a Czech – Ecuadorian and Jewish painter and sculptor, creator of an original technique using…
O Sucre National Theatre
Reopened and renovated just a few years ago, this theatre is the city's cultural hub and the plays here are high-quality.
P Museo de Arte Precolombino Casa del Alabado
Casa del Alabado is an active cultural space that offers, through its temporary exhibitions and agenda, an articulation between artifacts…
Q Alberto Mena Caamaño Museum
The museum's first collection was donated by one gentleman only. It features not only colonial art, but also displays on the city's history.
R Museo Oswaldo Guayasamín
The former residence and workshop of artist Oswaldo Guayasamín. The museum displays his personal collection of pre-Columbian ceramics, colonial religious art, and a gallery of his own expressive paintings.
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