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Santo Domingo Church (Iglesia de Santo Domingo)

Santo Domingo y Puerto Rico ( Plaza de Santo Domingo), Quito, Ecuador
Ranked #58 of 78 attractions in Quito
4.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Description: This church is famous for its magnificent religious sculpture and the image of the Virgin, which was a gift from Charles V of Spain.
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Utila, Honduras
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

This has some unique properties to it, but really it isn't much different from the other churches, except that this is RIGHT off the trolebus (which is much less comfortable than taking the Ecovia). No admission fee, though, which is nice. If you're in the area, stop by, but I wouldn't go out of my way to see this particular... More

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quito, Ecuador
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012

I went to the church, inside they have a treasure, a small chapel for the Virgen, with such a lot of details, quite barroque, just awesome. then I went to the museum which is just as stunning as the rest of the convent. The library of old music books, and the chapel of Santa Rosa are incredible. And if they... More

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Indiana
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2005
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In quito around 90% of the population is catholic due to the spanish bringing the religion into the country. Thus the reason why the church was built. Inside this church it is beautfully decorated with magnificent paintings and gold leaf. They have many seperate chapels in various parts of the huge church. ne in particular is decorated with the Blessed... More

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Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012
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