Historic churches in Quito

Historic Churches of Quito

Quito’s historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site, preserves one of the most significant collections of colonial religious architecture in the Americas. This list features landmarks ranging from the Neo-Gothic spires of the Basilica of the National Vow to the gold-leaf interiors of La Compañía de Jesús. These sites showcase the 'Quito School' of art, blending European Baroque and Renaissance styles with indigenous influences. Key highlights include the 16th-century San Francisco complex and the Metropolitan Cathedral, which houses important national monuments and religious relics.