LOCATION
HISTORY
TOURISM
MUSEUMS
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WHERE IS QUITO SITUATED?
It is situated on the lower slopes of the volcano Pichincha
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WHO FOUNDATED QUITO?
FRANCISCO PIZARRO
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WHICH MATERIALS WERE USED FOR CHURCHES IN QUITO?
Quiteño churches and convents, with Baroque columns, ceilings, and massive altars covered with gold leaf.
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What is Casa del Alabado Pre-Columbian Art Museum?
The small but scintillating Casa del Alabado Pre-Columbian Art Museum is housed in a lovely 16th-century mansion and highlights works of art, sculptures and textiles from a variety of Andean indigenous populations.
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IN WHICH VALLEY IS LOCATED QUITO?
In a narrow Andean valley
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WHEN IS FOUNDATION DAY?
Founder’s Day, December 6
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WHEN HAVE EARTHQUAKES BEEN IN THE CITY?
The gravest threat to colonial-era buildings in the city has been earthquakes, such as those of 1660, 1797, 1868, and (less severe) 1987.
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WHERE IS GUAYASAMIN FOUNDATION?
Fundación Guayasamín is dedicated to Ecuador’s most famous artist, Oswaldo Guayasamín. Set inside his former home.
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WHAT IS THE ELEVATION OF THE ANDEAN VALLEY?
elevation of 9,350 feet (2,850 m)
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WHICH CITY DID DOMAIN THE ECONOMY IN THE 20 CENTURY?
Economic dominance shifted to Guayaquil.
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WHEN WAS OPENED THE CENTRAL UNIVERSITY?
The Central University (government-sponsored) dates from 1586.
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WHO CAN VISIT YAKU MUSEUM?
Families with kids
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WHAT WAS THE AREA OCCUPIED BY SPANISH PEOPLE?
The area was a market center and political frontier before its conquest by the Inca empire
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WHEN WAS ESTABLISHED AN ART SCHOOL IN QUITO?
In 1552 an art school was established in Quito
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WHAT IS ONE OF THE BEST PANORAMIC VIEWS OF THE CITY?
One of the best panoramic views of the city is from the Virgin of Quito landmark atop the hill called El Panecillo (“The Little Loaf of Bread”)
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Museo del Pasillo is dedicated to Ecuador’s favorite musical genre. This lovely space traces Ecuador’s musical history by showcasing everything from handmade instruments to famous performers.