World Heritage Identification Number: 2
World Heritage since: 1978
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇪🇨 Ecuador
Continent: Americas
UNESCO World Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
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A Glimpse into the Rich History and Architectural Wonders of the City of Quito
The City of Quito, officially known as San Francisco de Quito, serves as the capital and the second most populous city of Ecuador. Situated in a valley on the eastern slopes of the active stratovolcano Pichincha within the Andean region, this vibrant city boasts a rich history that dates back to pre-Columbian times.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
Quito, the capital of Ecuador, was founded in the 16th century on the ruins of an Inca city and stands at an altitude of 2,850 m. Despite the 1917 earthquake, the city has the best-preserved, least altered historic centre in Latin America. The monasteries of San Francisco and Santo Domingo, and the Church and Jesuit College of La Compañía, with their rich interiors, are pure examples of the 'Baroque school of Quito', which is a fusion of Spanish, Italian, Moorish, Flemish and indigenous art.
Encyclopedia Record: Quito
Quito, officially San Francisco de Quito, is the capital and second-largest city of Ecuador, with an estimated population of 2.8 million in its metropolitan area. It is also the capital of the province of Pichincha. Quito is in a valley on the eastern slopes of Pichincha, an active stratovolcano in the Andes.Additional Site Details
Area: 70.43 hectares
(iv) — Outstanding example of a type of building or landscape
Coordinates: -0.22 , -78.5120833333
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© Asamblea Nacional del Ecuador, CC BY-SA 2.0 Resized from original. (This derivative is under the same CC BY-SA license.)
