Plaza Santo Domingo

Plaza Santo Domingo, in Quito

Plaza Santo Domingo is a vast square of old Quito, dominated by the Dominican complex. The Quito audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this lively square, one of the most emblematic of the historic centre.

The square of the Dominican complex

Plaza Santo Domingo is an immense square of the historic centre of Quito, dominated by the church and the convent of Santo Domingo, an important Dominican complex of the colonial era. Adorned with a monument dedicated to Marshal Sucre, a hero of independence, it is a very lively place of gathering and passage. Surrounded by old buildings, it marks one of the ends of the historic centre and constitutes a landmark of the city.

What to see

You admire the Dominican complex of Santo Domingo, the monument to Marshal Sucre and the liveliness of the square, surrounded by old buildings. Plaza Santo Domingo is one of the most emblematic of old Quito. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

Plaza Santo Domingo lies in the heart of the historic centre of Quito, reachable on foot. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible and on the level; the church and the convent have their own visiting hours. The square is lively all day.

What is on Plaza Santo Domingo?

The Dominican complex of Santo Domingo, colonial church and convent, and a monument to Marshal Sucre, a hero of independence, in the heart of old Quito.

Where is Plaza Santo Domingo?

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