Basic Facts about Quito
This city is the capital of Ecuador and one of the highest capital cities in the world.
What is Quito?
Quito’s Historic Center is considered one of the best-preserved historic centers in Latin America.
What is the Historic Center of Quito?
Quito is located at approximately this altitude above sea level.
What is about 2,850 meters above sea level?
This architectural style combines Spanish baroque elements with indigenous influences in Quito.
What is the Quito School of Art (Escuela Quiteña)?
This date marks the official Spanish foundation of Quito.
What is December 6, 1534?
This religious building is one of the oldest and most important churches in colonial Quito.
What is the Church and Convent of San Francisco?
This central square is considered the political and historical heart of Quito.
What is Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)?
Quito’s Historic Center contains more than 40 churches and religious buildings from the colonial period.
What is Quito’s colonial religious heritage?
Quito was one of the first cities in the world to be declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in this year.
What is 1978?
This international organization recognized Quito for its outstanding universal cultural value.
What is UNESCO?