2024

MONASTERIO EL CARMEN

Abbey monastery and convent
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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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