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A church from 1557 whose twin towers survived the 1867 earthquake, with murals by Friar Enrique Mideros.
Santo Domingo church was built in 1557. The 1867 earthquake destroyed it almost entirely: only its twin towers were left standing, and they still mark the skyline of the centre.
Inside, murals painted by Friar Enrique Mideros tell the story of the Dominican order. Visit it on a tour of the centre’s churches, together with the Cathedral and San Francisco.
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San Sebastián square, where Loja gathered on 18 November 1820: colonial houses and a 32-metre clock tower.
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The city’s most picturesque street, with colourful houses and old street lamps: handicrafts and local coffee.
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