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Basilica del Voto Nacional
韭韭娄The National Vow Church is called "Basilica" by the locals. It is 151 meters tall and can be seen from any side of the city. It is indeed tall enough. Inside, it is very simple and there are not many things. There is an additional fee to climb to the top, which is not expensive. We were tired and did not go up. Other churches in Quito are much more luxurious than this one.
Parque La Carolina
乖乖小咪Carolina Park in Quito is a large natural national park in Ecuador. The scenery here is very magnificent, with endless peaks, long and winding coastline, and majestic valleys, all of which make it the most popular natural attraction in Quito.
Middle of the World City
韭韭娄Standing on the top of the monument and looking around, you can see many mountains, some of which are volcanoes, which are very large and spectacular. There are also some small museums around them. Inside the tower, there are some knowledge about the north and south equators, and you can participate in these activities (it seems that there is a fee to enter and it is not expensive). There are two addresses here, the old and new. Because the first one is not very accurate due to technical reasons, we only went up to the big one. People all stepped on both sides to take pictures, which is very commemorative. After getting off the airport, there are cars that go directly there, which can save a lot of transportation costs.
Quito Old Town
HHuaCFThe Old Town of Quito is definitely worth a visit. Many attractions such as the Basilica of the National Vow, Columbus's House, the Presidential Palace, the Compañía de Jesus, the Independence Square, etc. are here. The tickets are not expensive and the decorations in the church are very shocking.
Independence Square
翱翱翔的大鲨鱼Plaza de la Independencia The central square in Quito is not very big, not empty, at a glance, but a park with a monument of independent heroes in the middle, surrounded by many trees and long rafts, many locals sitting leisurely. Its side is Palacio de Carondelet. The presidents of Ecuador since independence have been here, and on the other side of the square is the cathedral of Ecuador.
Palacio de Gobierno
乖乖小咪The Presidential Palace in Quito is located on the famous Independence Square. It is a Spanish building with a history of more than 400 years. You can enter and visit specific areas. The entire presidential palace is very large and has its own small garden, which is very beautiful.
Casa del Alabado
乖乖小咪The Pre-Columbian House Museum in Quito is where Columbus lived. It is a two-story house built on the edge of the sea with a very beautiful view. The decoration of the house has a distinct Spanish style and the furniture is luxurious. You can fully experience the life scene of Columbus during his lifetime.
Church of the Company
翱翱翔的大鲨鱼Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús. The latter is known as the most gorgeous church in the country. There is a large nave, and the interior is all paved with gold foil. Very elegant and beautiful. The Spanish style of the church is very consistent. I remember that the church in the Philippines is similar, so luxurious.
San Francisco Catholic Church
翱翱翔的大鲨鱼It is located on one side of the Independence Square in Quito. It is a typical Latin American Baroque-style building. The exterior is very simple and the interior is also very simple. There are many tourists, most of whom are clergy and believers.