Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. One must see it to fully appreciate it. Entrance to the church is free. Discover (and save!) Read all 1,673 reviews. Iglesia San Francisco de Quito Posted by Gabriela Guamán March 24, 2020 April 1, 2020 Posted in Fotografías Tags: Ecuador , Quito , san francisco San Francisco es un templo icono de la arquitectura Latinoamericana, está ubicada en Quito, la capital de Ecuador. 03-may-2020 - Explora el tablero de Richard Alexander Vicuña Casti "Iglesia san Francisco" en Pinterest. Also had breakfast at the cafe right under the church - great local breakfast and the best coffee we had in Quito! Aprecia sus obras de artes y conoce su tradicional y curiosa leyenda. ( Log Out /  We visited this area a few times while in Quito, and also loved the art gallery/shop that is located underneath the church - it goes on forever like the catacombes and had lovely art... pricier than at the market, but great to see! We walked around the old town and enjoyed visiting this and some others churches in town. Al frente una plaza, con su mismo nombre, la convierte en una obra arquitectónica imponente. ... these are the best ways to experience Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco: Quito City Tour Hop-On Hop-Off (From US$15.00) Cable Car and Quito Private City Tour (From US$69.35) Ways to Experience Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco, Sacred & Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings. We visited this as part of our Quito tour, and I especially enjoyed the quiet, peaceful atmosphere. Many legends envelop its construction of more than 150 years. Location. 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Se localiza en el centro histórico, en la calle Cuenca 477 y Sucre. La Iglesia de San Francisco es una basílica católica que se levanta en medio del centro histórico de Quito, frente a la plaza del mismo nombre.La estructura es el conjunto arquitectónico de mayor dimensión dentro de los centros históricos de toda América, [1] y por ello es conocido como "el Escorial del Nuevo Mundo". Change ). It is a Catholic building located in the Historic Center of Quito located in the Plaza of the same name. San Francisco es un templo icono de la arquitectura Latinoamericana, está ubicada en Quito, la capital de Ecuador. In my opinion, this is the most beautiful of the many ancient cathedrals. This was one of the more interesting for a visit. It was built between 1550 and 1680 and is the largest architectural complex in Latin America. ( Log Out /  It fronts onto its namesake Plaza de San Francisco. your own Pins on Pinterest May 22, 2012 - This Pin was discovered by Sol Riofrio. A beautiful religious complex, its plaza and its convent, also has a museum that will transport us by magic ways to the colonial past of Quito, showing us great works done by expert hands of sculptors, painters of the school of Quito and those who, despite Their anonymity, give us valuable pieces of art; The image of the sculpture of the Virgin with wings is of an extreme beauty. Full view. The style evolved over almost 143 years of constru… The reward yourself with a cofffe or light lunch and shop for antiques, fine arts and crafts and souvenir at the shop / cafe below. The church conserves in her one of the most important figures of the Catholic faith, not only Quito but Ecuadorian: "Jesus of the Great Power" that is in the majestic majestic altar of this splendid marvel of Quito. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. ( Log Out /  Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. The imposing structure has the distinction of being the largest architectural ensemble among the historical structures of colonial Latin America and for this reason is sometimes known as "El Escorial of the New World" . Their corridors deserve to be traveled because they are full of sculptures. IGLESIA DE SAN FRANCISCO DE QUITO AUTORA: MELISSA ANDRADE TUTORA: Tercer Año Bachillerato General Unificado “B” 2013 - 2014 DIAGNOSTICO La monografía realizada presenta los contextos históricos como las etapas de construcción, el arte que podemos encontrar en el conjunto Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. We were lucky enough to arrive as a mass was beginning, so we paused to listen for a while. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. ( Log Out /  Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. A monument of colonial arquitectura featuring the generous enough plan of the square and beautiful church and monastery . Considered a continental architectural jewel, for its diversity of styles combined with perfection in its 40 thousand square meters of construction . La Iglesia de San Francisco es la obra más extraordinaria de Quito. An unforgettable stop. more. This is a must for anyone coming to Quito's historic center. Take the time to do a complete visit of the interior museum, church, courtyard, etc. It still serves the community, too. Ver más ideas sobre Iglesia san francisco, Arquitectura, Arquitectura moderna. The Church and Convent of St. Francis (Spanish: Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco), commonly known as el San Francisco, is a 16th-century Roman Catholic complex in Quito, Ecuador. Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco: “IGLESIA SAN FRANCISCO DE QUITO” - See 1,673 traveler reviews, 656 candid photos, and great deals for Quito, Ecuador, at Tripadvisor. There are thousands of works throughout its interior that are worth your visit.