Historic Quito

Colors of Quito

Street view outside the Basilica del Voto Nacional, showing the variety of building styles and colors in Quito, Ecuador.

Stained glass

In the Basilica del Voto Nacional in Quito, Ecuador.

Wall statues

In the Basilica del Voto Nacional in Quito, Ecuador.

Basilica del Voto Nacional

View of the interior of this church in Quito, Ecuador.

Wall statues

In the Basilica del Voto Nacional in Quito, Ecuador.

Stained glass

In the Basilica del Voto Nacional in Quito, Ecuador.

Basilica del Voto Nacional

View of the interior of this church in Quito, Ecuador.

Basilica del Voto Nacional

View of the exterior of this church in Quito, Ecuador.

Basilica del Voto Nacional

View of the exterior of this church in Quito, Ecuador.

Basilica del Voto Nacional

View of the exterior of this church in Quito, Ecuador.

El Panecillo hill from Old Town

Looking down García Moreno street in the Old Town historic section of Quito, Ecuador. That is El Panecillo hill in the distance with the 45 meter tall statue, Virgen de Quito, on top.

Narrow streets in Old Town

Looking down a side street off of García Moreno street in the Old Town historic section of Quito, Ecuador.

Base of Liberty Statue

Liberty Status is in the center of Plaza Grande (or Plaza de la Independencia) in Quito, Ecudor. This is one of the sculptures at the base of the statue.

Catedral Metropolitana de Quito

This is the Northwest facade of the Catedral Metropolitana de Quito (Quito, Ecuador).

Iglesia de San Francisco

This is the entrance of the Iglesia de San Francisco (San Frisco Church) in Quito, Ecuador.

Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús

The domes of the Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús at the edge of the Plaza de San Francisco in Quito, Ecudor.

Three parrots

These Parrots were hiding under a table at the Convento de San Francisco in Quito, Ecador.

Courtyard at Convento de San Francisco

This is an interior courtyard at the Convento de San Francisco in Quito, Ecuador.

Monasterio de Carmen Alto

This is the entrance to the Monasterio de Carmen Alto in Quito, Ecuador.

El Panecillo hill from Old Town

Another view of El Panecillo hill in Quito, Ecuador. This view is from García Moreno street, just past the Arco de la Reina (arch).

View of Northeast Quito

This is a view from García Moreno street in Quito, Ecudaor, facing Northwest. The San Deigo section of the city can be seen in the distance.

Rooftops of Quito

A view of the rooftops of Quito, taken from Venezeula Street outside the Museo de la Ciudad.