Aurelio Espinosa Pólit Cultural Center
Centro Cultural Biblioteca Ecuatoriana Aurelio Espinosa Pólit
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This secret museum features saintly relics and the remains of historic figures assassinated in the 19th century.

Former Jesuit boarding school, now a cultural center and library in Quito, Ecuador. Holds treasures of Ecuadorian history and literature, including macabre exhibits.

Why Go

📜 Explore 12 rooms with Ecuadorian art, natural sciences, and archaeology.
🔍 Discover unique exhibits: Millenarist paintings, 18th-century maps, pre-Columbian erotic art.
💀 See saintly relics and bones of historical figures like García Moreno.
📚 Take a free book at the end of the tour.

Why Avoid

📸 Flash photography not allowed.

Tips

🆔 Bring an identification document for entry.

Cost

💰 Admission fee is $3.

Hours

🕒 Not available.

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