2024

MONASTERIO EL CARMEN

Abbey monastery and convent
4/5
1 review

It is the most imposing cloister-church complex in the region. Among its many treasures are the church furnishings, more than 150 paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries, including those of the Quito school, and magnificent altarpieces, one of which was sculpted by the artist Fernando Collado and is considered to be his major work. The church furniture and altarpieces date from 1759. Unfortunately, the complex has been closed to visitors for some years. Beautiful illumination at nightfall. Normally open on Sunday mornings.

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2024

IGLESIA SANTO DOMINGO

Churches cathedrals basilicas and chapels
3.5/5
2 reviews

This beautiful church with its yellow and white walls is one of the city's most important historical monuments. It is built like a basilica with a central nave and several side chapels. Above the pulpit, there is a winged statue of St. Vincent made of golden bread. The large central altarpiece is in the rich Baroque style. During the period of independence, the convent of Santo Domingo was used as a prison. This beautiful church is now a Cultural Monumental Heritage of the Nation.

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2024

IGLESIA BELÉN

Churches cathedrals basilicas and chapels
3.5/5
2 reviews

Built between 1680 and 1708, the church of Belén houses a rare piece: a stone sculpture of the Holy Family.

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