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Address: Calle Venezuela, Quito
Ecuador's tallest church is visible from many vantages in Quito since it sits perched on top of a hill, about eight blocks from Plaza de la Independencia. Despite being of neo-gothic construction – complete with flying buttresses, arches and spires – the church is a relatively new one. The building was begun in 1892 and is still uncompleted. The...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Quito Attractions & Activities
Address: Patria between 6 de Diciembre y 12 de Octubre, next to Parque El Ejido, Quito
A movie theater and two museums are housed in this modern oval building, which is sheathed with mirrors that glitter in the sun. The Museo de Artes Visuales e Instrumentos Musicales, or MAVIM, has a large collection of fine portraits and an impressive 3000 musical instruments on display. The Museo del Banco Central is both a history and a fine...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Quito Attractions & Activities
Address: south of city, Quito
A colossal winged statue of the Virgin of Quito stands proudly atop a hill that resembles a dinner roll or "panecillo." The cast-aluminum statue is almost 100 feet tall, and can be seen all the way from the center of Quito. This larger statue is a copy of a smaller sculpture on display in Iglesia de San Francisco. Although there are steps leading...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Quito Attractions & Activities
Address: Calle García Moreno y Calle Sucre, 1/2 block from Plaza de la Independencia, Quito
South America's wealthiest church is also Quito's most ornate. The Jesuits built this baroque gem between 1605 and 1765. The exterior is intricately carved volcanic stone – you can find cherubs, saints and martyrs among the many designs. Inside, gold rules the day. It is rumored that a ton and a half of gold leaf cover the interior of the church,...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Quito Attractions & Activities
Address: Between Las Calles 24 de Mayo y Rocafuerte, Quito
This quiet street is one of Quito's best-preserved sections of 18th century architecture. The street – really more of an alley – winds between stucco houses with small windows and brightly colored balconies. In times past La Ronda was the southern road out of Quito. It is a wonderful spot for a leisurely stroll when the weather is nice.
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Quito Attractions & Activities
Address: Cuenca 415 y Calle Mejía, Quito
Ecuador's Colonial Period lasted from the 14th century until the late 18th century, and those years are grandly captured at this museum, which is itself housed in a 17th century colonial mansion. Period furniture and paintings and sculpture by members of the "Quito School" are some highlights.
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Quito Attractions & Activities
Address: Calle José Bosmediano 543 y José Carbo, Quito
Plan to take a cab – it should cost only about $1 – to this fascinating museum, which is tucked in a residential area north of the city. Oswaldo Guayasamin was one of Ecuador's most famous and most prolific modern artists. The museum shows some art that inspired Guayasamin such as pre-Columbian sculptures and ceramics and colonial-era paintings....
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Quito Attractions & Activities
Address: Calle Venezuela y Espejo, Quito
Quito's main square, sometimes referred to as Plaza Grande, was designed in 1534. The plaza is surrounded by all of the city's most important buildings. The cathedral is along its southern border, city hall is on the east, the government and presidential palace is on the west and the archbishop's palace is on the north. Plan to spend a day...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Quito Attractions & Activities
Address: Quito
This beautiful plaza is adorned by the Iglesia and Monasterio de San Francisco. The Franciscan order built the church in 1536, making it the oldest church in Quito. There is a museum next to the cloister that displays religious art, paintings and sculpture. Several wonderful cafes dot the square, so you can sip a coffee or a beer after your...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Quito Attractions & Activities
Address: Calle Flores y Calle Rocafuerte, Quito
Don't make the mistake of overlooking the Plaza Santo Domingo. Though not as large as Plaza de la Independencia or Plaza San Francisco, this little square has a charm all its own. On the weekends, Quiteños come here to listen to storytellers and watch jugglers and mimes. The center of the square is dominated by a statue of Mariscal Sucre, the...
