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Things to Do in Old City
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Calle de la Ronda
Here's a textbook case in how to do urban renewal: The city has... |
Squares | Old City |
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Casa de Sucre
The restored Sucre House, once the residence of Field Marshal... |
Architectural Sites | Old City |
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Casa del Alabado
With a collection of pieces that date back to 4,000 years ago... |
Museums / Galleries | Old City |
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Catedral
The city's cathedral is a repository of art from the Quiteña... |
Religious Sites | Old City |
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El Panecillo
The opening of the New City's Teleferiqo has eclipsed this rounded... |
Viewpoints | Old City |
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Iglesia de la Compañía
The "company" referred to here is the Society of Jesus, the powerful... |
Religious Sites | Old City |
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Iglesia de la Merced
The Church of Mercy's beautiful, light-filled interior contains... |
Religious Sites | Old City |
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Iglesia de San Agustín
In 1809 Ecuador's declaration of independence was signed in the... |
Religious Sites | Old City |
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Iglesia de San Francisco
Established by Franciscan monks in 1536 and said to be the first... |
Religious Sites | Old City |
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Iglesia de Santo Domingo
The interior of the colonial Church of Santo Domingo may not... |
Religious Sites | Old City |
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Iglesia Parroquial del Sagrario
The Church of the Shrine is noted for its beautiful facade in... |
Religious Sites | Old City |
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Museo Casa de María Augusta Urrutia
In the colonial section of Quito is the Museum of Maria Augusta... |
Museums / Galleries | Old City |
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Museo de Arte Colonial
The Museum of Colonial Art, housed in a restored 17th-century... |
Museums / Galleries | Old City |
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Museo de la Ciudad
Follow the life of the city from indigenous trading post and... |
Museums / Galleries | Old City |
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Plaza de la Independencia
Locals always refer to the city's main square, shaded by palms... |
Squares | Old City |
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