ANCIENT QUITO
Before becoming a Spanish city, Quito was already significant as part of this expanding empire.
The Inca Empire
This institution strongly influenced everyday life during colonial times.
The Church
It is mainly recognized because of its Gothic architecture and stone animal details.
Basílica del Voto Nacional
This legend tells of a priest who secretly escaped the convent at night.
Almeida Priest
This artist was one of the most important painters and sculptors of colonial Quito,he made the Famous Sculpture of Quito "El Panecillo" .
Bernardo de Legarda
Before the arrival of the Spanish, the area of Quito was inhabited by organised indigenous societies called:
Pre-Columbian Cultures
Many churches in Quito reflect this elaborate artistic style.
Baroque
This hill is crowned by the iconic Virgin of Quito statue.
El Panecillo
This mysterious house is linked to strange sounds and unexplained events with a bull and a girl.
The 1028 House
A sculptor known for creating religious figures found in Quito’s churches, He was named "Caspicara" .
Manuel Chili
During colonial times, Quito gained importance as a centre of religious and artistic production within this administrative unit.
The Real Audiencia of Quito
This museum is dedicated to the history of the city and is located near Plaza Santo Domingo.
Museo de la Ciudad
It was the First Hospital in the Capital.
San Juan de Dios Hospital.
This famous rooster is said to come alive to punish immoral behaviour.
El Gallo de la Catedral
This painter is associated with the artistic tradition of colonial Quito, he painted the famous work of Art " El Cristo de la Agonía" .
Miguel de Santiago
Before colonisation, the Quito region had its own cultural identity , what was it?
Indigenous Heritage
It was a part of Colonial Quito that became a centre for artistic production influenced by religious themes.
Escuela de Arte
This museum is dedicated to understanding Ecuador’s archaeological and indigenous past.
Banco Central del Ecuador Museum
A legendary indigenous man who outwitted the devil to complete a major construction.
Cantuña
This indigenous leader resisted the Inca expansion in the Quito region before the Spanish arrival.
Rumiñahui
This type of knowledge in ancient Quito was transmitted through experience and tradition.
Ancestral Knowledge
This historic square was the political and religious centre of the city during colonial times.
La Plaza Grande
It is a traditional street known for its colonial houses, shops and legends.
La Ronda
This legend tells the story of a small chapel where a sacred object was stolen, bringing misfortune and fear to those involved in the crime.
La Capilla del Robo
This writer and thinker from Quito played an important role in the Enlightenment movement in Ecuador, he wrote the newspaper caller "Primicias de la Cultura de Quito " .
Eugenio Espejo