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Basilica del Voto Nacional
Quito, Ecuador
90
min visit
This soaring neo-Gothic masterpiece dominates Quito's skyline with its twin spires and intricate stone gargoyles shaped like Galápagos creatures and native Ecuadorian animals. Climbing the narrow spiral staircases rewards you with breathtaking 360-degree views of the Andean valley and distant volcanic peaks. The interior features stunning stained glass windows and ornate altarpieces that showcase Ecuador's religious devotion and architectural ambition.
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