{"id":14058,"date":"2017-11-02T12:44:39","date_gmt":"2017-11-02T19:44:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/isobaresoffit.com\/?p=14058"},"modified":"2017-11-02T12:44:39","modified_gmt":"2017-11-02T19:44:39","slug":"details-of-the-basilica-in-quito-ecuador","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isobaresoffit.com\/2017\/11\/02\/details-of-the-basilica-in-quito-ecuador\/","title":{"rendered":"Details of the Basilica in Quito, Ecuador"},"content":{"rendered":"

We had heard that we could get wonderful views of Quito by climbing to the top of the towers of the Basilica del Voto Nacional, so we made sure to put that on our itinerary. The architecture of the church is truly fascinating and some of the most interesting items are the grotesques, which aren’t gargoyles, but instead are native animals of Ecuador. Seeing the iguanas, turtles, caimans, and other creatures jutting from the stone walls was definitely interesting and unique. In other ways, it is a typical basilica similar to any that you find in Europe and around the world.<\/p>\n

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Church Grounds<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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View from the Basilica<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Carved Details<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Clock Tower<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Jutting Animals<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Front of the Basilica<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In addition to the architecture, the stained glass windows are truly stunning. On your way to the tower, you get great views of the main cathedral as well as a closer view of the windows. In order to reach the tower, you must cross a rickety wooden platform and then climb a ladder. You aren’t done climbing at this point and our fear of heights kept us from getting all of the way to the top, but we did get the amazing views that were promised.<\/p>\n

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View above the Cathedral Pews<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Animal Features<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Stained Glass Windows<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Wooden Walkway<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Clock Tower Up-Close<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Walking the Grounds<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This week’s Daily Post Photo Challenge is Peek<\/a> and we are hoping that you get a good peek at the details of the Basilica.<\/p>\n

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View of Quito<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Looking Up from the Roof<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Beautiful Window<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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So Much Detail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Colorful Altar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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One of the Ornate Doors<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We had heard that we could get wonderful views of Quito by climbing to the top of the towers of the Basilica del Voto Nacional, so we made sure to put that on our itinerary. The architecture of the church is truly fascinating and some of the most interesting items are the grotesques, which aren’t … <\/p>\n

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