 Basílica del Voto Nacional
Born from the idea of Father Julio Matovelle in 1883 to build a monument commemorating the consecration er state of Ecuador to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Basilica del Voto Nacional is the largest Gothic style cathedral in the Americas and mimics, in the forms, the cathedrals of Notre Dame in Paris and St. Patrick in New York. Located in the historic center of Quito, the basilica is known for its facade decorated with depictions of plants and animals typical of the flora and fauna of Ecuador such as armadillos, iguanas and tortoises of the Galapagos, and is a must for art lovers and culture and for those who go to visit the Ecuadorian capital. With a height of 115 m is within 140 m of the nave is open 24 chapels, as many as the provinces of Ecuador. Rich in various curiosities, legends sometimes legendary status, the church is unique in its kind, according to a popular local belief, for example, the completion of construction of the cathedral would be the end of Ecuador as a free and sovereign state. Among other curiosities, to be counted on one temple, inaugurated and blessed by Pope John Paul II on January 18, 1985. Still, do not miss it no doubt is the highest point of the central tower, from which you can admire the city and the mountains that circumscribe. Beautiful images of bronze, a wonderful colossal statue of the Virgin of Quito, a cemetery that houses elegant heads of state and many other exciting features will be discovered during a visit to this church really lovely. | 
South America
Ecuador
