Santa Barbara Church

The Church of Santa Bárbara, in Quito

The Church of Santa Bárbara is a fine colonial church of the historic centre of Quito. The Quito audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this religious building, a witness of the rich heritage of the city.

A colonial church of old Quito

The Church of Santa Bárbara is one of the many colonial churches that mark the historic centre of Quito, the most vast and best-preserved in Latin America. A stone building with sober architecture, it holds a decor and works characteristic of Quito religious art. A place of worship anchored in the life of the district, it testifies to the depth of the religious tradition of the city and the richness of its built heritage.

What to see

You admire the colonial architecture of the church, its decor and its works of Quito religious art, in an atmosphere of contemplation, in the heart of old Quito. The Church of Santa Bárbara testifies to the richness of the religious heritage of the city. It is a stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The Church of Santa Bárbara lies in the heart of the historic centre of Quito, reachable on foot. A working place of worship, it can be visited with respect for services; hours vary with celebrations. It is best to check them before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

What is the Church of Santa Bárbara?

A colonial church of the historic centre of Quito, with sober architecture, which holds works characteristic of Quito religious art.

Where is the Church of Santa Bárbara?

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