Iglesia y Museo de Santo Domingo

Location:
Flores 150 between Rocafuerte and Pereira
Centro Histórico, Quito, Ecuador

Museum

V!VA User‘s Description

The Iglesia de Santo Domingo may at first seem like one of those churches that is far more impressive from the outside. However, step into its dimly lit, moody interior and you’ll find some surprising treasures; numerous paintings from the Quito school hang in its side chapels, one of which also houses the church’s showpiece; a statue of the virgin de Roasrio, a gift from King Charles V of Spain.

Unfortunately the tower, which gives great views over Quito, is now unsafe to climb and will be closed for the forseeable future until enough funds are raised to carry out the restoration work.

The museum is also worth a visit, housing an interesting collection of 16th and 17th century religious art around an intimate courtyard. The entrance is about 15 metres to the left of the main church door. The price is $2 ($1.50 for students and seniors, and $0.25 for children).

Price Description:  Entrance fee: $0.25-1.50

Open Hours from:Museum open Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - noon and 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Church open 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.