San Francisco Church (Iglesia de San Francisco)
Quito, Ecuador
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- Catholic church in Quito, Ecuador
Visitor information
- Address: Plaza de San Francisco, Cuenca 477, 170401 Quito, Ecuador
- Phone: +593 2-295-9911
- Official website: https://facebook.com/ConventoMaximodeSanFrancisco
People also ask
What is the big church in Quito?
Basílica del Voto Nacional. The Basilica of the National Vow (Spanish: Basílica del Voto Nacional ) is a Roman Catholic church located in the historic center of Quito, Ecuador. It is the largest neo-Gothic basilica in the Americas.
When was the San Francisco church built?
Construction of the San Francisco complex began shortly after the Spanish founded the city, around 1535, and continued for more than 150 years. It was the first major religious building in Quito and became the spiritual, educational, and cultural hub of the colonial era.
What is the Golden church in Quito?
The rich internal ornamentation of the church, completely covered with gold sheets, is one of the city's most significant tourist attractions and an invaluable artistic and economic heritage for the country. La Compañía Church is the best example of the Quito baroque style.
How many churches are there in Quito?
There are a bit more than 30 Churches & Capilla's in the Historic Center of Quito, the best-preserved, least altered historic center in Latin America.