Plaza del Teatro (Theater Square), Quito

Quito comes with a lot of history, and this is evident when visiting Theater Square, a small traditional square in the historic district of the city. Before the square, it was a marketplace, a bullring, and a slaughterhouse.

Today, the square鈥檚 main landmark is the Sucre National Theater, Ecuador鈥檚 largest theatre opened in 1886. It鈥檚 a beautifully designed Baroque-style building with a Neoclassical fa莽ade. Quito鈥檚 main theater, offers concerts, plays, and dance performances. The cultural center is also home to the National Symphonic Orchestra. The oldest theater is named after Antonio Jos茅 de Sucre, one of the most influential leaders in the fight for independence against the Spanish. He liberated Quito from Spanish rule in 1822.

The square sits in the center of cobblestone streets, shops, restaurants, and colorful architecture. UNESCO named Quito鈥檚 old town a Cultural Heritage Site. If you鈥檙e taking a break from a busy day of seeing museums and churches, the Theater Square is a perfect place to sit down, grab a coffee, and people-watch.

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Sight Name: Plaza del Teatro (Theater Square)
Sight Location: Quito, Ecuador (See walking tours in Quito)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:

Quito Introduction Walking Tour

Walking Tours in Quito, Ecuador

Create Your Own Walk in Quito

Creating your own self-guided walk in Quito is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Quito Introduction Walking Tour

Nestled high in the Andean foothills, at an altitude of 2,850m, Ecuador's capital Quito is deservedly nicknamed "The City in the Clouds". Its full formal title, however, is much longer: "The Very Noble and Loyal City of San Francisco of Quito". The name Quito is derived from the Quitu tribe that originally inhabited the area, and is a combination of two words: quitso... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles

Historical Religious Buildings Tour

As a former Spanish colony, Ecuador and its capital city Quito are home to literally dozens of Catholic churches. The Spaniards brought their faith into the new country and built many great temples here, some of which even pre-date the city of Quito itself.

Among the key local landmarks of ecclesiastical architecture is the Santo Domingo Church, dating back to the 16th century and showcasing a... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles

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