The Most Popular Attractions in the City of Quito, Ecuador

Quito, officially known as San Francisco de Quito is the capital of Ecuador. It is the first city on the earth that was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. After La Paz in Bolivia, Quito is the second highest capital city in the world at 2,850 meters. Furthermore, it is the second most populated city in Ecuador, after Guayaquil. There are located the most fascinating hotels in Ecuador. The city is additionally the official headquarters of the Union of South American Nations. Encircled by Andes volcanoes, nestled in the Guayllabamba river basin, Quito is a dreamer’s paradise. Due to its elevated location and mild climate, Quito can be visited any time of the year, making it an ideal tourist vacation spot. There's a large variety of Ecuador hotels offering fantastic accommodation for all types of visitors. The surrounding snow capped volcanoes, particularly the Pichincha volcano standing tall at 4,790 meters, add a natural touch to its beauty. Here is a listing of the most popular tourist attractions in Quito, Ecuador that you don’t have to miss during your visit. 1.The Metropolitan Cathedral There are a lot of styles that may be observed in the building of the Cathedral: late Gothic in the arches, Moorish in the ceilings, Baroque in the main altar and Neoclassic at the choir. The Cathedral houses masterpieces of colonial art work like the "Descent of Christ from the Cross" by Caspicara plus the central painting of the Ascencion of the Virgin by Manuel Samaniego. 2.Church of La Compañia de Jesus La Compañía is a copy of the Jesuit church of "Saint Ignatius" in Rome, of baroque style. The church is actually a magnificent example of the extraordinary artistic ability of Ecuadorian artisans, which may be seen in the intricately carved altars completely covered with gold leaf, with sculptures of the Holy Trinity in the Main altar and Saint Ignatius and Saint Francis in the side altars by Legarda. It is among the richest and most magnificent temples of South America, also among the tourist attractions in Ecuador you should not miss. 3.Church of San Francisco The imposing Church and Monastery of San Francisco can be reached from the plaza of the identical name via a stunning stone round staircase and atrium. The interior is generally Baroque having a abundant Moorish coffered ceiling, gold leaf altars with ornaments made of silver and mirrors. The leading figure is the winged "Virgin of Quito" by Legarda. This is among the oldest churches of the city, founded by Franciscan Priests from Belgium who founded the first schools of art, music and dance in Ecuador. In case you still hesitate what to do during your vacation, hurry up to book your hotel in Ecuador and have excellent moments.

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