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Basilica of the National Vow Venezuela 11-263 y, Quito 170130, Ecuador ☎ +593 96 390 4065 Last Updated: 10/09/2025 |
| 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. | |
| The basilica’s iconography reflects the natural beauty of Ecuador, replacing traditional gargoyles with sculptures of the nation’s indigenous fauna like condors, alligators, and Galápagos tortoises. | |
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Basilica and Convent of San Francisco Place » Temple 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.. 24 views 💖 1 👍 0Plaza de San Francisco, Cuenca 477, Quito 170401, Ecuador |
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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. 534 views 💖 1 👍 0Ecuador |