The El Sagrario Church, Quito has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Quito. The international visitors coming for Quito Tours cannot afford to miss the El Sagrario Church, Quito which is one of the most renowned tours attractions in Quito. The El Sagrario Church, Quito is reckoned as one of the top churches in Quito and is frequented by pilgrims al over the world. The El Sagrario Church, Quito was constructed adjacent to the famous Cathedral Church of Quito. The El Sagrario Church, Quito was built on vast rows of archways which served as a bridge.
The beautiful façade of the Quito El Sagrario Church was completed in the year 1706. It took 14 long years to complete the interior decoration of the El Sagrario Church, Quito. The overall construction of the El Sagrario Church, Quito was completed in the year 1715. Cristobel Gualoto and Francisco Alban, the two famous painters and Legarda, the gilder decorated the interiors of the El Sagrario Church, Quito after its construction. The façade of the El Sagrario Church, Quito was designed by Gabriel de Escorza Escalante. The architecture of the El Sagrario Church, Quito is inspired by the neo-classical style of architecture.
The El Sagrario Church features a series of Ionic columns on the first level which are balanced by three Corinthian columns. There is a beautiful altar piece in the Gospel nave of the El Sagrario Church, Quito. This splendid altar piece is dedicated to Gaspar Sangurima. The El Sagrario Church, Quito is renowned for showcasing beautiful paintings by the world famous artists. The El Sagrario Church, Quito houses the masterpiece of the world renowned painter, Legarda which is known as the Screen. Legarda's Screen is the best example of the Quito baroque style painting.
The El Sagrario Church, Quito has beautifully decorated columns. The central vault of the El Sagrario Church, Quito leads to the splendid dome which is adorned with fresco paintings. The fresco paintings depict scenes from Bible. These fresco paintings were created by Francisco Alban, the world famous painter and sculptor. The exquisite altar piece of the El Sagrario Church, Quito was but by Legarda.
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