Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús

The Church of the Compañía de Jesús, in Quito

The Church of the Compañía de Jesús is one of the jewels of baroque art of Latin America, in the heart of Quito. The Quito audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this building with an extraordinary gilded interior decoration.

A masterpiece of the gilded baroque

The Church of the Compañía de Jesús, built by the Jesuits over nearly two centuries, is famous for its extremely rich interior ornamentation, almost entirely covered with gold leaf. Its finely sculpted stone façade and its dazzling interior make it one of the finest examples of Latin American baroque and one of the treasures of the Quito school. A major place of worship, it is among the most admired monuments of the historic centre of Quito.

What to see

You admire the finely sculpted stone façade and the extraordinary interior covered with gold leaf, in an atmosphere of contemplation. The Church of the Compañía is a masterpiece of Latin American baroque. It is a major stop to be discovered with respect, in the heart of Quito.

Practical information

The Church of the Compañía de Jesús lies in the heart of the historic centre of Quito, reachable on foot. A place of worship and a major monument, the visit may have a fee and follows its own hours, which vary. It is best to check the arrangements before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

Why is the Church of the Compañía famous?

For its extraordinary baroque interior almost entirely covered with gold leaf, one of the finest examples of Latin American baroque, in Quito.

Where is the Church of the Compañía de Jesús?

In the heart of the historic centre of Quito, in Ecuador.