Church of the Society of Jesus (La Compañía)
Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús
A Baroque church with an interior almost entirely covered in gold leaf, often called one of the most magnificent churches in the Americas.
La Compañía was built by the Jesuits between 1605 and 1765. Its facade, carved from volcanic stone, is a landmark of Quito Baroque. Inside, the walls, columns, ceiling, and altars are covered with several tons of gold leaf, blending Moorish geometric patterns with native plant motifs, and the interior glows brilliantly. It holds paintings from the Quito School, such as The Last Judgment and Hell. Admission is about USD 5. Photography inside is prohibited (check on site), and the church does not admit visitors on Sunday mornings during Mass.
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 09:30–17:30; Sat 09:30–16:00; Sun 12:30–16:00 (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Centro Cultural Metropolitano
- Plaza Grande & Metropolitan Cathedral
- Basilica and Convent of San Francisco
- Historic Center of Quito
- Casa del Alabado Museum
- Museo de la Ciudad
- La Ronda
- Santo Domingo Church & Plaza