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Basilica and Convent of San Francisco Plaza de San Francisco, Cuenca 477, Quito 170401, Ecuador ☎ +593 2-295-9911 Last Updated: 12/13/2025 |
| The San Francisco de Quito Church and Monastery was the first Franciscan temple within the Quito Royal Palace and the first Catholic church built in the city. Construction began in the first half of the 16th century, around the 1530s, shortly after the Spanish arrival in Ecuador.. | |
| This monumental structure boasts the largest architectural complex in any historic center of the entire United States, and for that reason, it is known as the ‘Escorial of the New World’. | |
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Quito, Ecuador Place » City Quito is the capital city of Ecuador, located in the Andean region of the country. The city is situated in the north-central part of Ecuador, at an altitude of around 2,850 meters (9,350 feet) above sea level. It is nestled in the Andes Mountains, surrounded by stunning landscapes and volcanoes. The population was 2,800,388 in 2020. 477 views 💖 1 👍 0Ecuador |
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Basilica of the National Vow Place » Temple The Basilica of the National Vow is a Roman Catholic church located in the historic center of Quito, Ecuador. It is the largest neo-Gothic basilica in the Americas. A labyrinth of majestic heights and dimensions, the basilica features fourteen bronze apostles and evangelists, a pantheon with the remains of past leaders, and 24 chapels, each representing a province of Ecuador. 47 views 💖 1 👍 0Venezuela 11-263 y, Quito 170130, Ecuador |