• As Quito’s first church, construction of the Baroque-style San Francisco Church started in the 1530s, shortly after the Spaniards arrived, and lasted for over 100 years.
  • ...as the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco, is a Catholic basilica that is located in front of the same-named square in the heart of Quito's historic district.
  • The complex of the square, church and convent of San Francisco It occupies up to three hectares, and is the largest religious site in the Ecuadorian capital.
  • San Francisco Church (Iglesia y Monasterio de San Francisco) is an imposing monument from Quito’s Franciscan Order heritage.
  • The church and convent of San Francisco de Quito, two great examples of American colonial architecture, are located on Cuenca 477 and Sucre streets.
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  • The San Francisco Church and Convent, now a museum, is another fascinating site that allows visitors to explore the history of the Franciscan Order in Quito.
  • On August 16th of 1868 a fierce earthquake that destroyed the city of Ibarra and affected the city of Quito, injured very badly the convent of San Diego.
  • The Basilica and Convent of San Francisco, commonly known as el San Francisco, is a Catholic basilica that stands in the middle of the historic center of Quito...
  • ...and Convent of San Francisco (Spanish: Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco) is a Catholic basilica located in the heart of the historic center of Quito...