Quito’s monumental basilica
Posted by Adam Jadhav | Filed under ecuador
A fun climb
On my first full day in Quito, I went for a walk around part of the old historic district and made my way to the Basilica del Voto Nacional, also known as the Basilica de San Juan.
It’s a huge church with twin fore-spires and a single rear tower with some of the best views over Quito. The stoic grey stone with subtle ornamentation outside, stained glass windows, and towering ceilings: it’s gothic beauty.
I spent most of an afternoon exploring where I could, taking pictures and hiding out from a hail storm. Enjoy the photos below. Continue reading this entry » » »
Tags: architecture, art, basilica, church, ecuador, history, photography, quito, religion, tourism, voto nacional
