The 10 Best Sacred & Religious Sites in Quito, Pichincha Province

June 25, 2021 Toi Mattera

With a rich pre-Colombian history, Ecuador's capital was founded on the ruins of an Incan city but offers everything a modern traveler might need. It remains the least-altered historic center in Latin America and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Quito’s important sites include baroque gems like San Francisco and Santo Domingo monasteries, as well as La Compañía church and college. This huge city sprawls across a breathtaking Andean valley surrounded by volcanic peaks.
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1. Comunidad Judia Del Ecuador

580 Roberto Andrade, Quito 170174 Ecuador +593 2-248-3800 [email protected]
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Comunidad Judia Del Ecuador

2. Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania

Garcia Moreno N 10-43, Quito 170150 Ecuador +(593)2584175 [email protected] http://fundacioniglesiadelacompania.org.ec/portal/
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4.5 based on 4,974 reviews

Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania

This Jesuit church is a masterpiece of baroque and Quiteno-colonial art with lavish golden altars and gilded columns, making it one of the most ornate structures in Ecuador.

Reviewed By tomy476 - Chicago, United States

Fundación Iglesia de la Compañía is a must see visit while in Quito. The $5 entry for tourists is well worth it. From floor to ceilings the cathedral of an overload of beauty for the eyes with gold inlay everywhere, carvings, statues, murals... While there Without a guided tour I listened in on a few guided groups and would recommend doing that. If you want, this would be an ideal place for a longer silent spiritual retreat like visit to take the beauty in...

3. Santo Domingo Church (Iglesia de Santo Domingo)

Santo Domingo y Puerto Rico, Quito 170150 Ecuador
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4.5 based on 161 reviews

Santo Domingo Church (Iglesia de Santo Domingo)

This church is famous for its magnificent religious sculpture and the image of the Virgin, which was a gift from Charles V of Spain.

4. St. Agustin Church (Iglesia de San Agustin)

Chile and Guayaquil streets, Quito 170150 Ecuador +593 2-295-5525
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St. Agustin Church (Iglesia de San Agustin)

This imposing cathedral features two large paintings of St. Augustine by Miguel de Santiago, a picturesque fountain reminiscent of the colonial era and the Convento de San Agustin, which also contains additional paintings representing the life of Saint Augustine.

5. Catedral Metropolitana de Quito

Venezuela y Espejo 715, Quito 170150 Ecuador 2570-371 http://www.catedraldequito.org
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Catedral Metropolitana de Quito

The city’s main cathedral contains the tomb of Field Marshal Antonio Jose de Sucre, Quito’s liberator, and The Holy Shroud, a magnificent 18th-century sculpture by Manuel Chili Caspicara.

Reviewed By MichelDoortmont - Groningen, The Netherlands

A good example of an early Spanish colonial cathedral with local details, with added museum. Apart from the many chapels and the great exterior and interior of the building, what struck us was the friendly atmosphere inside. When we visited, a children's choir was practicing and his was a joy to attend. Friendly people too, who are quite willing to engage socially.

6. El Sagrario

Gabriel Garcia Moreno y Espejo, Quito 170150 Ecuador
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El Sagrario

Located around the corner of Plaza Independencia, this magnificent building was originally built as the Cathedral’s chapel and is considered one of the most beautiful churches in Quito.

Reviewed By georgesB4777WE - Miami Beach, United States

This is a church which is literally adjacent to the Metropolitan Cathedral. I found it to be more imposing and richer in decoration than the cathedral. It’s beautiful altar stand outs along with a nice and airy dome and a blue ceiling. It feels so different from the cathedral. I would call to your attention the intricately carved massive doors in the rear of the church. Another church in Quito that you should visit.

7. Basilica del Voto Nacional

Carchi 122 y Venezuela., Quito 170150 Ecuador 099936644 http://www.facebook.com/BasilicaDelVotoNacional
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Basilica del Voto Nacional

Considered the largest church in Quito, this impressive building features fine bronze doors, colorful stained glass windows and a tower with sweeping views of the city.

Reviewed By Dorito50 - Washington DC, United States

A church that reminded us of Notre Dame in Paris is the last thing we expected in Quito, but that was the magnificent Basilica del Voto Nacional. Admission is $1/pp. There is a separate $2/pp to go to the roof and the cupola over looking the grounds and the city. All well- spent. The grounds themselves are lovely and worth wandering. Besides the magnificent architecture and stained glass inside, each province has donated artwork that fill side altars and is fascinating for its variety and insights into the different parts of Ecuador. An exquisite silent chapel behind the main altar is easy to miss but shouldn’t be. We are not religious but found it easy to spend more than an hour here altogether and would have tarried longer if it had not been closing time.

8. Iglesia de San Diego

Calicuchima and Farfan No. 117 Plaza de San Diego, Facing Cementerio de San Diego, Quito 170150 Ecuador
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Iglesia de San Diego

9. Iglesia Santa Barbara

Corner Garcia Moreno and Manabi, Quito 170150 Ecuador http://www.quito.com.ec/que-visitar/arte-cultura-y-patrimonio/museos/386
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Iglesia Santa Barbara

Reviewed By N2362DGgaryc - Carolina, Caribbean

Church of Santa Barbara – beautiful church walking west again toward the Plaza. This church is almost out of view until you happen upon it…and it’s so gorgeous on the inside…well worth the effort to locate it and go inside…lots of pictures!!!!!! It also has cool decorations on the inside of the doors!!

10. Plaza San Blas

Guayaquil y Francisco caldas, Quito 170150 Ecuador
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Plaza San Blas

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