Catedral Metropolitana Quito
The Catedral Metropolitana Quito is a Catholic cathedral located on the southwestern side of the Plaza de la Independencia. The inception of this cathedral was in 1565, and the building is designed in the Gothic architecture style. For centuries, it has held a central role in the religious administration of the city and the surrounding region. It served as a seat of the Diocese of Quito from 1545 until 1848. Following that period, it was elevated to an Archdiocese in 1848. In 1995, the site was further elevated to the Cathedral of Ecuador. This long progression of titles reflects the growing importance of the site within the church hierarchy over several hundred years, marking its transition from a diocesan seat to a national symbol.













