点评:If you’re spending any time in Quito, you’re going to be surrounded by incredible colonial architecture, especially in Old Town. But if there’s one place that really stands out, it’s the Basilica del Voto Nacional.
This is one of the most striking landmarks in the city and is absolutely worth carving out time to visit. It sits just outside of Old Town and is easy to get to. If you’re driving, there’s a convenient parking garage directly across the street, which makes access simple.
Walking into the basilica is an experience in itself. The scale of the space is impressive, with massive stone arches, intricate details, and beautiful stained glass throughout. It has that grand, almost overwhelming feeling you get in some of the great churches of the world. You really do feel small standing inside it.
There are often services happening, so it’s important to be respectful while walking around. That said, visitors are welcome to explore, take in the architecture, and spend time moving through the different areas of the church. It’s a peaceful place to sit for a few minutes and just take it all in.
One of the highlights is the ability to go up into the towers. From there, you get some of the best views of Quito and Old Town. It’s definitely worth checking ahead to make sure tower access is open, as hours and availability can vary, and the building is old, so there is occasionally maintenance or construction.
There is a small entrance fee, but it’s very reasonable and well worth it for the experience.
We visited in the late afternoon, heading into sunset, which was a great time to go. The light over the city was beautiful, and it made for a really memorable visit. It also paired well with grabbing dinner nearby afterward.
Bottom line:
If you’re in Quito, don’t skip this. It’s one of the most impressive architectural sites in the city and a great way to experience both the history and the views all in one place.
翻译:如果你在基多停留一段时间,你将会置身于令人惊叹的殖民时期建筑之中,尤其是在老城区。但如果要说哪个地方最引人注目,那非国家誓言圣殿(Basilica del Voto Nacional)莫属。
它是这座城市最引人注目的地标之一,绝对值得你抽出时间去参观。它位于老城区外,交通便利。如果你开车前往,街对面就有一个方便的停车场,停车非常方便。
走进圣殿本身就是一种独特的体验。教堂的规模令人印象深刻,巨大的石拱门、精美的细节和遍布各处的彩色玻璃窗,无不展现出一种宏伟壮丽、令人震撼的氛围,与世界上一些伟大的教堂不相上下。置身其中,你会真切地感受到自身的渺小。
教堂内经常举行宗教仪式,因此在参观时请务必保持尊重。尽管如此,游客们仍然可以自由探索,欣赏建筑之美,并在教堂的不同区域漫步。这里是个静谧的好去处,可以坐下来片刻,细细品味周围的一切。
其中一大亮点是可以登上塔楼。从塔楼上,您可以饱览基多和老城区的壮丽景色。由于开放时间和开放情况可能会有所变动,而且这座建筑年代久远,偶尔会进行维护或施工,因此务必提前确认塔楼是否开放。
虽然需要支付少量门票,但价格非常合理,绝对物超所值。
我们是在傍晚时分去的,正好赶上日落,那真是个绝佳的游览时间。夕阳西下,城市被夕阳笼罩,美不胜收,让我们的旅程格外难忘。之后,我们还去了附近的餐厅享用晚餐,真是完美。
总之:
如果您来到基多,千万不要错过这里。它是这座城市最令人印象深刻的建筑之一,也是体验历史与美景的绝佳去处。