Visit the stunning Basílica del Voto Nacional in Ecuador, the largest neo-gothic basilica in the Americas. Explore its breathtaking architecture and history. #EcuadorTravel #BasilicaVotoNacional ...

On Wednesday night, at ten in the capital Quito, some emblematic monuments, such as the Basilica del Voto Nacional, were left in darkness. (AP Video/Cesar Olmos) ...

The Basilica del Voto Nacional’s twin spires loom large, visible from everywhere in the city. But, rather than traditional gargoyles, turtles and iguanas protrude from the church’s sides.

See & Do Basílica del Voto Nacional: Begun in 1892, this neo-gothic cathedral proved so lavish and costly it became a trigger point in Ecuador’s 1895 Liberal Revolution.