📜 Largest neo-Gothic church in South America, known for a legend that its completion will end the world. 🔍 Features unique gargoyles representing Ecuadorian animals. # Why Go ⛪ Admire stunning neo-Gothic architecture and stained glass 👀 Panoramic views of Quito from the towers 🗿 Discover unique gargoyles representing Ecuadorian fauna ✨ Explore 24 chapels, each dedicated to an Ecuadorian province # Why Avoid 🚶‍♀️ Steep steps and ladders to reach tower top, not wheelchair accessible 🚫 Tower access requires separate paid ticket # Tips 🇪🇨 For faster response, contact volunteers in Spanish 👟 Wear comfortable shoes for climbing towers 🎟️ Purchase tower access tickets from behind the church # Cost 💰 Church: 2 USD (free under 10). Tower: 4 USD (foreigners), 2 USD (Ecuadorians). # Hours 🕒 Church: Daily 9:00-17:30. Tower: Mon-Fri & holidays 9:00-17:00.