Iglesia de San Francisco

The Church of San Francisco, in Quito

The church and the convent of San Francisco form the most vast colonial religious ensemble of Quito. The Quito audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this major basilica, bordering its great square.

The largest colonial ensemble

The Church of San Francisco is a Catholic basilica which, with its convent, forms the most vast colonial architectural ensemble of the historic centre of Quito. Built shortly after the founding of the city, this monument blends European influences and local know-how. Its great façade, its atrium and its richly decorated interior testify to the importance of the Franciscan order and the Quito school. It borders the square of the same name, one of the most emblematic of the city.

What to see

You admire the great façade, the atrium, the convent and the richly decorated interior, in an atmosphere of contemplation, on the San Francisco square. It is the most vast colonial ensemble of Quito and a treasure of religious art. It is a major stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The Church of San Francisco lies on the square of the same name, in the heart of the historic centre of Quito, reachable on foot. A place of worship and a major monument, the visit of the church and the convent 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.

What is particular about the Church of San Francisco of Quito?

With its convent, it forms the most vast colonial architectural ensemble of the historic centre of Quito, blending European influences and local know-how.

Where is the Church of San Francisco?

On the San Francisco square, in the heart of the historic centre of Quito.