The Middle of the World monument, or Mitad del Mundo, marks where the northern and southern hemispheres meet. The site consists of one large central pyramidal monument, which houses the site museum. The monument is on the equator and each of its four sides faces a cardinal direction. The actual hemispheric line is believed to be located 240 meters north of the monument. Mitad del Mundo is approximately 13 miles (20 km) outside the capital city of Quito.
The Ingapirca archaeological site is in the southern Cañar region of Ecuador and is considered to be the most important Inca site in the country. The construction and intricate stonework of Ingapirca provides a glimpse into the ancient culture of the Incas in Ecuador. The Ingapiraca archaeological site is approximately 53 miles (83 km) outside the city of Cuenca.
The Arco del la Capilla del Rosario, or Rosary Chapel Arch, is a colonial archway on the south side of the San Francisco Plaza in Quito. It was constructed during the Spanish colonial period and serves as a reminder of the prominent historical Spanish influence in the country. Also known as Bolivar Plaza, the San Francisco Plaza is centrally located in the historic district of Quito.
Carondelet Palace has served as the seat of the president of Ecuador for more than 300 years. Also known as the Presidential Palace, it was constructed in a neoclassic architectural style and today houses several fine works of art. Carondelet Palace is located on Independence Plaza in the historic district of Quito where the streets of Chile and Garcia Moreno intersect.
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Quito is one of the city's important religious symbols and an impressive blend of architectural styles. The Metropolitan Cathedral of Quito houses several colonial works of art. It is also the site of tombs of several well-known figures from the country's history, including former presidents, priests and bishops. The Metropolitan Cathedral of Quito is in Quito's Independence Plaza in the historic district of the city.
La Rotonda is a semicircular monument built to commemorate a meeting between two Latin American liberators, Simón Bolívar and José de San Martin, that took place in the year 1822. The monument is especially impressive to view when illuminated after dark. La Rotunda is on the waterfront walkway along Benjamin Carrion Avenue and Third Street in Guayaquil.
Constructed almost entirely of brick, the Moorish Clock Tower that stands today dates to the year 1770, although it is not the original structure and the tower has since been replaced several times. The Moorish Clock Tower stands at a height of 23 meters and is located along the coastal highway in the city of Guayaquil.
