The beautiful center of Old Quito, the Grand Plaza is an anchor of everyday life for thousands of locals.
Surrounded by four buildings that underscore the historical influence of religion and government on Ecuadorian culture (the Presidential Palace, the Municipal Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, and the Cathedral of Quito), La Plaza de Independencia, as it is also known, is one of the city’s best people-watching spots.
Nearby
Sites
| Name | Since | Distance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Street of the Seven Crosses | 2019 | 0.1km | site_ao | ||
| Palacio de Carondelet | 2019 | 0.1km | site_ao | ||
| El Panecillo | 2019 | 0.2km | site_ao | ||
| Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús | 2019 | 0.2km | site_ao | ||
| Museo Franciscano del Padre Almeida | 2019 | 1.2km | site_ao | ||
| La Virgen de Quito | 2019 | 0.4km | site_ao | ||
| The Tallest Winged Virgin Mary in the World | 2019 | 1.2km | site_ao | ||
| Legend Says the World Will End if This Basilica Is Ever Officially Completed | 2019 | 0.8km | site_ao | ||
| Abandoned Garcia Moreno Prison | 2017 | 1km | site_ao |
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