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The Virgin of El Panecillo (in Spanish: Virgen del Panecillo), also known as the Virgin of Quito from the sculpture of the same name, is a monument in Quito, Ecuador. It is located on the top of the hill of El Panecillo, a loaf-shaped hill in the heart of the city and serves as a backdrop to the historic center of Quito. With a total height of 135 feet (41 meters) including the base, it is the highest statue in Ecuador and one of the highest in South America (taller than the Christ the Redeemer statue in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro). It is also the tallest aluminum statue in the world. EN: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgin_of_El_Panecillo

The Virgin of El Panecillo, also known as the Virgin of Quito due to the name of the sculpture on which it is inspired, is a monument in the city of Quito D.M., in Ecuador. It is located on the top of the El Panecillo hill, a peculiar elevation shaped like a small bread that is located in the heart of the city and serves as a backdrop to the Historic Center. At 41 meters high, if the base is added, it is the tallest statue in Ecuador and one of the tallest in South America, surpassing even the famous Christ the Redeemer in the city of Rio de Janeiro. It is also the tallest aluminum sculpture on the planet. ES: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgen_de_El_Panecillo

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: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilika_San_Francisco_(Quito) Admission free

Worth seeing museum in an old monastery with many works of art and insights into monastery life such as a monastery cell, library and refectory. entry

The city museum is located in an old monastery and shows the history of the city from its foundation to modern times. In the past, nursing was also an important factor here in the monastery. A separate exhibition room is dedicated to this. The view into the monastery church is also very worthwhile.

You can always discover beautiful inner courtyards.

The city is not only worth seeing during the day.

A small museum dedicated to the history of cacao cultivation in Ecuador (it was the world's largest producer at the beginning of the 19th century). In addition to delicious chocolate ice cream and pastries, the museum primarily sells expensive chocolate.