COLONIAL CHURCHES
MONUMENTS
GOVERNMENT & HISTORIC BUILDINGS
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This famous church in Quito is known as “La Compañía” and is covered in gold inside. (Created by: María José Revelo)
La Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús
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This main square of Quito is also called Independence Square. (Created by: María José Revelo)
Plaza Grande
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This presidential palace is located in Plaza Grande. (Created by: María José Revelo)
Carondelet Palace
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This Gothic-style basilica allows visitors to climb its towers for a panoramic view of Quito. (Created by: María José Revelo)
La Basílica del Voto Nacional
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This monument marks the equator line near Quito. (Created by: Maria Jose Revelo)
La Mitad del Mundo
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This historic house museum belonged to Ecuador’s independence hero Antonio José de Sucre. (Created by: Maria Jose Revelo)
Museo Casa de Sucre
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This historic convent and church sits on San Francisco Plaza and is one of the oldest buildings in Quito. (Created by: María José Revelo)
La Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco
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This hill overlooking Quito has a large statue of the Virgin Mary called El Panecillo. (Created by: María José Revelo)
El Panecillo
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This historic theater in Quito is one of the most important cultural centers in Ecuador. (Created by:Maria Jose Revelo)
Teatro Sucre