Basilica del Voto Nacional:
This monumental basilica is the most important neo-Gothic architecture in Ecuador and one of the most representative of the American continent, which at the time is the largest in the New World. Located in the downtown of the city of Quito, in the streets Carchi and Venezuela next to the Convent of los padres Oblatos.
Church of San Francisco:
San Francisco, is the largest of the existing architectural ensembles in the historic centres of cities in Latin America. The construction of the church began in 1550, on land adjacent to the plaza where the Native Americans engaged in the barter of products. The work was led by the Flemish Franciscan Jodoco Rique. The church finally completed around 1680 is the harmonious result of Mudéjar, Mannerist and Baroque influences. The Franciscan friars were the first who settled in Quito. Highlights the main altar, side chapels and the pulpit. In the main altar is the image of the Virgin of Quito, sculpted by Bernardo de Legarda, a master of the Quito School.
Church of El Sagrario:
In colonial times, the Church of El Sagrario was one of the largest architectural bastions of Quito. The construction of the Italian Renaissance style and built in the late 17th century, has a screen that stand its sculptures and decorations. This structure was built by Bernardo de Legarda. Its central arch leads to a dome decorated with frescoes of biblical scenes featuring archangels, work by Francisco Albán. The altarpiece was gilded by Legarda. It is located on Calle García Moreno, near the Cathedral.
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