Church of Saint Francis, Catholic church in Old Town, Quito, Ecuador.
The Church of Saint Francis features a wide stone staircase leading to its entrance, with a large plaza spreading across its front section.
Construction of the church began in 1535, making it the first religious structure built in Quito after the Spanish colonization of the region.
The interior displays 3,500 colonial artworks, including sculptures and paintings that demonstrate the techniques of the Colonial Quito School of Art.
The church complex spans three and a half hectares, containing thirteen cloisters, three temples, and a central atrium accessible through the main entrance.
The building incorporates indigenous symbols into Catholic imagery, including sun-shaped angels with native features displayed throughout the structure.
Location: Quito
Inception: 1535
Architects: Jodoco Ricke
Architectural style: Mudéjar architecture
GPS coordinates: -0.22028,-78.51556
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:16
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