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Basilica of San Francisco (Quito)

Basilica of San Francisco (Quito)

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Basilica of San Francisco (Quito)

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This Highlight is in a protected area

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Location: Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

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1. Historic Courtyards of Quito – Museo de la Ciudad de Quito loop from El Ejido

14.5km

04:10

320m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Historic Courtyards of Quito – Plaza de San Francisco loop from La Alameda

8.53km

02:37

280m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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May 29, 2023

he Basilica of San Francisco (Basílica de San Francisco in Spanish) is the most important part of the Franciscan monastery of El San Francisco in Quito, the capital of Ecuador. The complex at the Plaza de San Francisco in the center of the city dates back to the 16th century and with its imposing structure is the largest architectural ensemble among the historical structures of colonial Latin America. As part of the old town of Quito, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The basilica belongs to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Quito and bears the title of a minor basilica.[1] The baroque church houses the pilgrimage destination of the Virgin of Quito, created in 1734.

Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilika_San_Francisco_(Quito)

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Elevation 2,840 m

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Basilica of San Francisco (Quito)

1. Historic Courtyards of Quito – Museo de la Ciudad de Quito loop from El Ejido

2. Historic Courtyards of Quito – Plaza de San Francisco loop from La Alameda

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