Important & Historical
Neighborhood: Zona Centro/ González Suárez
Phone: +593 3 295 9632
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Located in the heart of the historical center of Quito, right in front of the Palacio del Gobierno, this church was consecrated in 1572. On the 30th of March, 1877, Quito's Archbishop Ignacio Checa y Barba was poisoned here with strychnine, which had been dissolved into his wine. Many people relate the story of the rooster that lives on the dome of this temple, claiming it attacks the drunken people who dare to insult the church in the early mornings on their way home. This is one of the most traditional and important churches in Quito. It is often the venue for the funerals and remembrance services when a famous political or cultural personality dies. The cathedral houses some important items of religious art, and its architecture makes it part of the cultural heritage of the city.
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Great architecture Historical and beautiful for ever!
The design, the fantastic stone columns, its inviting and artistically decorated church, inside and ...
Reviewed by:infmgtperf from New Jersey on May 15 2007
1.Some help from an Ecuadorian!
Oh...ok, I cant post my msg if it's over 500 words, so Im splitting it up in different numered t...
Reviewed by:Rafa from Quito, Ecuador on Feb 23 2005
Gorgeous cathedral
If you visit Quito, this is a place you should take a look at. The Cathedral is wonderful, it has so...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! User from USA on Dec 13 2004
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