Quito is the capital city of Ecuador. The city is known for its high volcanoes. However, thing that draws the attention of thousands of people is Quitos age old traditions and culture. To be a part of the cultural festivals, take
cheap flights to Quito. Museums, parks, and monuments are the major ingredients of the attractions in the city.
City is also home to some of the best cathedrals and churches in South America. Following are some of them:
La Catedral Church
This is one of the oldest churches in Quito. According to some experts, its construction was completed between 1562 and 1565. Since then the church has gone through several renovations. Current structure of the church features Spanish city design. There are two entrances of the church. Generally, if a building has a Spanish city design, its faade would face the plaza. However, the faade of La Catedral Church does not face the plaza. Shiny white walls are well complemented by green ceramic dome. The main altar exhibits baroque styled architecture whereas interiors are designed by an alumnus of the Quito School of Art. Pointed arches of the naves give a Gothic tinge to the architecture.
If you are taking
flights to Quito, its not worth to miss La Catedral Church.
La Compania Church
Complete name of the church is Church of the Society of Jesus. The construction of the church was started in 1605. However, it was completed in 1765. In other words, the present structure took 160 years to complete. The faade of the church features incredible mixture of plateresque and American baroque style of architecture. While entering into the church, you would come across six columns of Salomon. As you step into the temple, you would come across incredibly beautiful interiors. To take a look at colonial paintings of Quito, number of people takes
Quito flights. The central naves pillars are decorated with several paintings of prophets.
Santo Domingo Church
The construction of Santo Domingo Church was completed in 17th century. Basic structure of the church was designed by Francisco Becerra. Even after the completion of the structure Some renovations and restoration took place. Main altar was placed in late 19th century. This altar features neo-Gothic style of architecture. On the roof of the church, you will find paintings of people who sacrificed their lives during the Order of Saint Dominic. The church is also home to a museum that features great collection of sculptures. Take
flights to Quito and visit the church to see magnificent sculptures created by famous artists such as Father Carlos, Caspicara, and Legarda.
Church of San Francisco
Colloquially the church is known as El San Francisco. The church was build under the order of Franciscan missionary Joedco Ricke. The construction of the church was completed in 1604. This colonial styled church is considered as the most beautiful structure in Quito. Every year number of religious tourists and architectural lovers take
cheap flights to Quito to visit beautiful Church of San Francisco.
