Church of the Tabernacle — Attraction in Centro Histórico

We had a very unpleasant experience with one person inside the church. She began speaking to us in Spanish, telling us that the church is not a museum and that we needed to leave. She also kept making “shh” sounds at us as if we were animals. I felt extremely uncomfortable, especially considering this happened in a sacred place.

As tourists, we genuinely enjoy visiting churches to learn about their architecture, history, and cultural significance. We always approach such visits with respect for the religion and its traditions. In return, we kindly ask to be treated with respect as well.

Please encourage your staff and community members to show kindness and understanding to visitors who come with a heart full of peace, curiosity, and reverence for your culture...

This beautiful church is free to enter and photos are allowed to be taken inside. There are many wonderful things inside, from the domes and wonderful marble columns to gold columns and walls, with intricate details carved into them. While I was there, the floors were being repaired, as they squeaked and groaned under every footstep. But it's well worth a visit and for free, you can't go wrong. I'd recommend it to anyone,...

I found the inner door, with intricate carving, most impressive and a distinct feature in Quito's church architecture as I saw it in many other old churches. While the church is not big comparing to others nearby, the doorway gives it a grandeur far...