Iglesia de San Francisco

This magnificent baroque church, one of the largest in South America, rises majestically over Quito's historic center with its distinctive golden facade and twin bell towers dominating the Plaza San Francisco. Inside, intricate wooden carvings, gilded altarpieces, and soaring ceilings create an atmosphere of profound reverence, while the attached museum houses exceptional colonial religious artwork and artifacts. The attached convent remains an active community, and you can still sense the spiritual rhythm that has defined this sacred space for nearly five centuries.