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Experience the wonderful magic of Quito and its music on these Videos
We
first came to Ecuador in
February 2008 and landed in Quito the capital city of Ecuador.
We
have now been to Quito quite a few times, but it is generally to pass
through
to other places such as Otavalo
and Cotacachi.
“This reminds me of Rome,” our visiting friend from Mexico said. Admittedly, Old Town Quito does have a very European feel to it, thanks to the influence of Spanish colonialists who settled here in 1534. The French influence is here, too. Balconies in front of the Government Palace overlooking the Independence Plaza are originally from the Palace of Les Tuilleries in Paris and were a gift from the French government just after the French Revolution. There are numerous plazas like this in Old Town, with many, many churches. Every one of those we ventured into during our Sunday visit was bustling with activity. One of the most famous of these is La Compañia, said to be the most beautiful church in the Americas. It’s definitely one of the most ornate. Seven tons of gold supposedly ended up on the ceiling, walls, and altars of its “Sixtene Chapel." Ancient and historical religious art and artifacts can be found throughout Old Town in the many museums and art galleries. Take it from me, if you want to explore all that this area has to offer, you need to spend several days here. My favorite spot in Old Town? Plaza San Francisco. On the day of our visit, group after group of performers took to a giant stage to show off their talents. We sat nearby and took it all in, enjoying a $2 cappuccino on the cobblestone patio at Café Tianquez beneath the Iglesia San Francisco. Heaven here on earth." by International Living
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