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6 Iconic churches to visit in Quito: colonial gems and travel tips
Nestled high in the Andes, Quito was founded in 1534 and remains a UNESCO World Heritage city. Its narrow streets and plazas are still ringed by spectacular colonial churches. These include the Franciscans’ San Francisco, the Jesuits’ La Compañia, the Dominicans’ Santo Domingo, and others – all brimming with gold- leaf Baroque art. Each of the churches you…