Basílica del Voto Nacional
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The Basilica of the National Vow (Spanish: Basílica del Voto Nacional) is a Roman Catholic church located in the historic center of Quito, Ecuador. It is the largest neo-Gothic basilica in the Americas.
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Basilica of the National Vow Basílica del Voto Nacional (in Spanish) | |
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Location in Ecuador | |
0°12′54″S 78°30′26″W | |
Location | Quito |
Country | Ecuador |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Website | Basilica at Archdiocese of Quito |
History | |
Consecrated | 1988 |
Architecture | |
Heritage designation | National Monument |
Architect(s) | Emilio Tarlier |
Style | Neogothic |
Groundbreaking | 1892 |
Specifications | |
Length | 140 metres (460 ft) |
Width | 35 metres (115 ft) |
Height | 30 metres (98 ft) (sanctuary) |
Tower height | 377.2 Ft (115 meters) |
Spire height | 73 metres (240 ft) |
Administration | |
Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Quito |
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