The Church of La Compañía de Jesús stands as South America's most magnificent 'Golden Church', with an estimated seven tons of gold covering its interior walls, columns, and altars. This baroque masterpiece took 163 years to build from 1605 to 1768 and represents the pinnacle of the Quito School of art. Its intricately carved facade features twisted Solomonic columns, while the interior gleams with gold leaf covering nearly every surface, creating a breathtaking visual effect that leaves visitors speechless.