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Walking Tour of the Hispano-Islamic Quito
Did you know that the Arabs conquered Spain in 711 AD and were expelled 8 centuries later? This culture created what is called Hispano-Islamic Art and culture. Discover the Islamic traces in Quito's art & architecture!
Duration 4 hours
Private tour available in French, English, Spanish, Portuguese
Group tour available in French, English, Spanish, Portuguese
Group tour pricing from 60 USD per group
Highlights
Moorish ceiling at San Francisco's choir and church.
Society of Jesus Church.
Santo Domingo's domes.
Description
What is the origin of the Islam? Who was Muhammad? What is the relation between the Arabs with Spain and Portugal? Actually some of the best masterpieces of Muslims' art and architecture are in the Spanish cities of Granada, Seville and Toledo.
This tour will start with an Arabic coffee in Café Galletti, where we will introduce the Arabs history. Then we will visit the astonishing monastery of Santo Domingo (1580) with the chance of climbing to the top of its impressive domes!
Afterwards we will go to the Jesuits' Church, all covered with gold and with many Arab elements in its decoration and construction. The church of San Francisco and its monastery is considered one of the finest jewels of colonial architecture in the Americas.
We will finish in La Merced church with is white color and high minaret. History, art, music and poetry in one adventure!
This tour will start with an Arabic coffee in Café Galletti, where we will introduce the Arabs history. Then we will visit the astonishing monastery of Santo Domingo (1580) with the chance of climbing to the top of its impressive domes!
Afterwards we will go to the Jesuits' Church, all covered with gold and with many Arab elements in its decoration and construction. The church of San Francisco and its monastery is considered one of the finest jewels of colonial architecture in the Americas.
We will finish in La Merced church with is white color and high minaret. History, art, music and poetry in one adventure!
What’s included & not included
Tour Guide
Transportation
Meals
Entrance fees to San Francisco
Entrance fee to the Society of Jesus Church
Entrance fee to Santo Domingo
Meeting point
Plaza Grande
Quito
Plaza GrandeFabián Núñez