Museo Franciscano, Quito

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Museo Franciscano is a place located in Quito (Pichincha province) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 9304 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 0°13'11"S latitude and 78°30'54"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Museo Franciscano is a short distance from the following public transport stations: San Francisco (train, 2 min walk), San Francisco (metro, 2 min walk), 24 de Mayo (bus, 4 min walk), Plaza Chica (trolleybus, 7 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Church and Convent of St. Francis (church, 2 min walk), Plaza de San Francisco (park, 2 min walk), Church of la Compañía de Jesús (church, 3 min walk).

Coordinates: 0°13'11"S, 78°30'54"W

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Centro Histórico (San Roque)Quito Ecuador

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Nearby attractions include: Carondelet Palace, El Panecillo, Basílica del Voto Nacional, Church of la Compañía de Jesús.

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Which popular attractions are close to Museo Franciscano?

Nearby attractions include Church and Convent of St. Francis, Quito (2 min walk), Plaza de San Francisco, Quito (2 min walk), Church of la Compañía de Jesús, Quito (3 min walk), Centro Cultural Metropolitano, Quito (4 min walk).

How to get to Museo Franciscano by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo Franciscano:

Train

San Francisco (2 min walk)
La Alameda (26 min walk)

Metro

San Francisco • Lines: Metro Línea 1 (2 min walk)
La Alameda • Lines: Metro Línea 1 (26 min walk)

Bus

24 de Mayo • Lines: PUEMBO Terminal Río Coca Puembo, San Francisco De Chillogallo-027 (4 min walk)
Centro Historic • Lines: Quitumbe-008 (6 min walk)

Trolleybus

Plaza Chica • Lines: C1, C4 (7 min walk)
Santo Domingo • Lines: C1, C4 (8 min walk)