Parque Gabriel García Moreno, Quito

The Gabriel García Moreno park is most notable for The Basilica del Voto Nacional, also known simply as "the Basilica". Like Notre Dame in Paris, this majestic church is set on a hill, and can be admired from anywhere in the city. First built in 1883, improvements continue to be made to the church to this day. Its towers are the tallest in the country. The Basilica is especially beautiful at night, when it is illuminated in several colors. Don't leave Quito without seeing this amazing house of worship.

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Paulo JC Nogueira.

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Sight Name: Parque Gabriel García Moreno
Sight Location: Quito, Ecuador (See walking tours in Quito)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

Walking Tours in Quito, Ecuador

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Quito Introduction Walking Tour

Nestled high in the Andean foothills, at an altitude of 2,850m, Ecuador's capital Quito is deservedly nicknamed "The City in the Clouds". Its full formal title, however, is much longer: "The Very Noble and Loyal City of San Francisco of Quito". The name Quito is derived from the Quitu tribe that originally inhabited the area, and is a combination of two words: quitso... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles

Historical Religious Buildings Tour

As a former Spanish colony, Ecuador and its capital city Quito are home to literally dozens of Catholic churches. The Spaniards brought their faith into the new country and built many great temples here, some of which even pre-date the city of Quito itself.

Among the key local landmarks of ecclesiastical architecture is the Santo Domingo Church, dating back to the 16th century and showcasing a... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles