The capital of Ecuador is a living monument to the Equator

The picturesque and diverse capital of Ecuador Located 27 kilometers from the equator. This aspect is one of the main qualities of the city of Quito, which attracts tourists from all over the globe. Also this settlement is considered one of the "highest" in the world - the city is located at an altitude of 2850 meters above the level of the world ocean, on the mountain volcanic slope of Pichincha. Despite the fact that the city does not have access to the oceanic gulf, there is a wide and full-flowing Guayliabamba river on its territory.

The main attractions of Ecuador are concentrated in Quito. In the capital there are a lot of temples and monasteries that belong to different epochs. But all of them are the centers of a single confession - Catholicism. The churches are located in the southern part of the city, and in order to completely bypass all the architectural monuments of the area, it will take far more than one day.

The main temple here is San Francisco, which was founded in the colonial period. Along with him in Quito, there were also temples of La Campania, San Agustin, Santo Domingo and others. A distinctive feature of all the sights of the capital can be considered an abundance of stucco molding and mural painting - such an artistic element is present in every temple and cultural institution.

Throughout its existence, the city belonged to various authorities, among whom were mainly Spanish leaders. And before the capital of Ecuador was officially confirmed in the country's constitution, Quito was under the rule of Peru. In connection with such changes, local residents tried in every possible way to save their native city. As a sign, a monument was erected in the form of a gigantic diva that spread its wings over the city, protecting it from mythical dangers. Now this sculptural masterpiece is located on the main observation platform of the city - El Panecillo.

The capital of Ecuador boasts a variety and a large number of restaurants that offer their visitors a different cuisine. Among those there are institutions with Greek cuisine (Mosaic Restaurant), as well as Italian, American and Brazilian. The most popular in Quito is the fast food chain called El Español. But every tourist who comes to Ecuador, certainly should taste the local cuisine, which is in full color offered in an institution called Hornado.

A large number of shopping and entertainment centers are located in the northern part of the city of Quito. Ecuador, in fact, is not the center of world shopping, nevertheless, in this area any shopaholic will be able to comfort all his whims and buy things for several years ahead. Also, the northern part of the city is considered to be a resort, as the most of the hotels built here.

Now the capital of Ecuador is a great tourist center, which has historical significance. There live a considerable number of historians and archaeologists who are studying the region. After all, in every monument and temple, which are located on the streets of Quito, there is a mystery to solve which is not always easy and affordable.