The splendor of La Compania Church of Quito, Tour To Quito Historic Colonial Center UNESCO heritage

A feature article by ericastromattas, Apr 12, 2008         

The Church of The Compania of Jesus in Quito has been catalogued by UNESCO among the hundred most important World Heritage Site Monuments in the world.  After an integral restoration, which took 12 years at a cost of 4.5 million dollars, this magnificent temple was reopened to the public the second week of December, and can now be viewed in its entire splendor.

The building of La Compania de Jesus Church Quito Colonial jewel started in 1605 and was finished in 1650.  The restoration was both structural and artistic, in its 4500 square meters.  Its interior, entirely gilded, shines like a jewel and its paintings, sculptures, altars, cupola and pulpit have been carefully illuminated so that all details can be appreciated.  There are 44 paintings and 56 sculptures of the School of Art of Quito. 

Among the most important paintings are those of the 16 Prophets by Nicolas Gorivar in the central columns and the large ones depicting the Final Judgment and Hell at each side of the entrance.

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