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Basilica del Voto Nacional

3,425 Reviews

#6 of 222 things to do in Quito

Sights & Landmarks, Architectural Buildings, Sacred & Religious Sites

| Calle Venezuela and Carchi, Quito 170150, Ecuador

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Considered the largest church in Quito, this impressive building features fine bronze doors, colorful stained glass windows and a tower with sweeping views of the city.

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EmilyCooper123s

Wickham, United Kingdom

8616

Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Great views from the top

For just $2 you can get some fantastic views from the top of the basilica. The way up includes ladders up the tower which may not be suitable for those with fear of heights. The basilica itself is impressive and intricate with the quirky addition...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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NicolaW2162

1615

Reviewed 4 days ago

Go early!!

Really interesting climbing to the top of a rickety staircase at the top of the church! I loved it and so glad we went as soon as it opened as the only people we encountered pushed past us and I don’t think it would of...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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Majo N

Quito, Ecuador

3615

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Great

Can't believe I haven't gone before. It's amazing. The views are beautiful and the church too! It's sad that I couldn't go to the tower, the line was too long (almost 40 minutes) but I believe it was because it was a holiday, I suppose...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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Jordan0701

Leeds, United Kingdom

7858

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Not the most impressive

Nice cathedral. Better from outside. Don’t bother with the entrance fee simply enjoy the beauty from outside. If you do go inside there are two things that cost the cathedral itself and the spire. If you pay for the spire you can see into the...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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barbara_uNovaGorica

Nova Gorica, Slovenia

38168

Reviewed 1 week ago

DON'T MISS THE TOWER

Very beautiful church. But the best part of it is the tower. Easily accessilbe by a number g stairs. But don't be freightened - the views from above are spectacular. There is also a small shop on the top.

Date of experience: April 2018

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RoskildeJakobi

roskilde

4830

Reviewed 1 week ago

Try it.you will never forget

Beautifull Church Dont forget to climb the Towers. It is crazy ,but you have to pay entrance to times. If you want to save money. Only take the Tower

Date of experience: November 2018

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gromeo65

Baltimore, Maryland

8667

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Wow!

My husband and I took the steps to the roof. A bit of a crazy walk across a long plank and up a couple of narrow landers, but the views made it so worth it. It was pouring rain when we arrived, but luckily the...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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Frank A

San Francisco

18268

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Historically church of many designs

The church is a must visit...it is quite large and in the gothic style. You have the opportunity to walk inside on planks to one of the towers. Open air stairs, vertical and narrow, you climb up to the tower for overall spectacular views of...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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Mutescream

Perth, Australia

5211

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Beautiful

Went there for a wedding, really a beautiful place in historic Quito. Fully recommended for the architecture, doesn’t matter if you are a catholic or not.

Date of experience: June 2018

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alsekriver

Anchorage, Alaska

2112

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

A beautiful church

There is a lot of art in the church. The guide was very good, you could stay as long as you wanted, and it was easy to get to. .

Date of experience: November 2018

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Tony L

I agree with Georgina's comments. From a philosophical & religious perspective, one should not have to pay to visit God's house. Having visited the Basilica last week, we drew the line at paying to enter the main church after climbing the towers! Same thing with other churches in Quito. Why should one have to pay??

July 31, 2017|

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Simple: it costs money to maintain "God's places" and somebody ends up paying for it. Everywhere, not just in Quito.

Mei L

Hello， i am interest in taking my engagement/ wedding photo at the church aside from visiting. Is there a fee or permit I need to obtain in order to take photo inside the church?

August 30, 2015|

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Photos are allowed in the church but you must pay the $2.00 per person entry fee.

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didobas

New York City, New York

Basilica del Voto Nacional - did you find it a scary climb? (6 Replies)

Hi all, While in Quito, I'd love to take in the spectacular views from the top of the Basilica del Voto Nacional, but this is what I read in a blog, dated 2012: "...the only way to reach the main viewing platform was to balance carefully up a very thin steel ladder outside the walls of the church, while clinging to a maze of thin metal bars either side. To make matters worse, the wire mesh that had been attached between each step to prevent your feet from slipping through was missing in...More

May 27, 2014|

Response fromLuis-Alberto R|

That was way too dramatic. If you're not scared of heights, you won't find it scary at all. As well, it is a church located in a historic centre in Latin America, not a luxurious skyscraper with a wide lift. I went there two weeks ago and it is fine enough.

bungiefour

Salt Lake City, Utah

Basilica del Voto Nacional (Basilica Cathedral in Quito) (0 Replies)

Touring this cathedral in Old Quito was one of the highlights of our trip to Old Quito. Though there were some parts best not attempted by those afraid of heights, small children & the elderly, most of it was not bad at all and just about everyone can make it to the final ascent ladder. Though it was steep and perhaps a bit exposed with regard to what you can see, it is very safe with plenty to grab a hold of as you try not to look down. Yes, it is well worth it. That extra climb affords...More

March 23, 2009|

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