Convento y Museo de San Francisco

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Cuenca 477 and Sucre, Quito, Ecuador
+593 2 228 1124

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The Templo de San Francisco is one of the largest and most important catholic religious centercenters in Quito. It is also the base for a radio station belonging to the San Franciscan order. This temple is dedicated entirely to religious art. It houses sculptures and paintings from the colonial period. The building has a striking architectural design with inner patios and corridors where you may see some of the monks who live in the temple. The admission charge may be paid in local currency and is no more than $1 per person.

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none accepted

Area

Plaza San Francisco

Hours

Mon-Sat 9am-1pm and 2-6pm; Sun 9am-noon. Visits only by guided tour, which leave on an as-needed basis

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