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Older monument to the equator in Calacalí (2008) The Ciudad Mitad del Mundo ( Middle of the World City ) is a tract of land owned by the prefecture of the province of Pichincha , Ecuador . It is located at San Antonio parish of the canton of Quito , 26 km (16 mi) north of the center of Quito .
The Quitsato Sundial is a cultural-tourist place located at La Mitad Del Mundo, near to Cayambe, 47 km north of Quito, Ecuador.It was built in 2006 and inaugurated in 2007 as an independent, non-profit project in a 24,756 ft 2 (2,300 m 2) area.
The national monuments of Ecuador offer unique insights into the country's rich history and culture. [1] Most monuments reflect the country's position on the equator and its tradition of pre-Columbian civilizations, as well as Spanish influence.
Quito, Ecuador. Quito offers incredible value for travelers in January and February. Boutique hotels and hostels slash rates by up to 40%, ... Monument are discounted to around $15. The city’s ...
City of Quito: Pichincha: 1978 2; ii, iv (cultural) Quito was founded by the Spanish in 1534 on the ruins of an Inca settlement. The colonial-era city centre is the best preserved and least altered in Latin America. Architecturally, the buildings were constructed in a mixture of European and indigenous styles, adjusted to the harsh environment ...
Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the World) may refer to one of the following: . Ciudad Mitad del Mundo, a national landmark located north of Quito, Ecuador; Catequilla Arqueological Site, a prehispanic observatory at Pomasqui Valley Zone, Ecuador
The reason lies in Chimborazo’s location, which is 1.5 degrees south of the equator. Van Westrum explains that the planet, like many of its human inhabitants, actually protrudes a bit around its ...
The Virgin of El Panecillo (in Spanish: Virgen del Panecillo), also known as the Virgin of Quito from the sculpture of the same name, is a monument in Quito, Ecuador. It is located on the top of the hill of El Panecillo, a loaf-shaped hill in the heart of the city and serves as a backdrop to the historic center of Quito.