Weather Arabs - the capital of Ecuador that was built on the ruins of Alankan city, located at an altitude of 2850 meters above sea level, which is the official capital of the highest in the world, and one of the closest cities to the equator, it is the city of Quito, dubbed the Florence of the Americas, so see For European influence in architecture and art.
Quito has become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Quito houses sites featuring masterpieces of Baroque architecture. This huge city stretches across the picturesque Andes Valley, surrounded by volcanic peaks.
Quito has the best historic old city and has been classified as a UNESCO cultural heritage. It is a charming city with its French colonial character, its colorful streets and shops, and its cobbled courtyards.
Here at the Museum of La Ciudad you will see the story of the city passing through the Incas and the invaders until the 19th century. This museum is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is housed in a magnificent 16th-century building where the former San Juan de Dias Hospital was.
Metad del Mundo is the place where the northern and southern hemispheres meet at the equator, where visitors love to stand at the yellow line that makes them in both hemispheres at the same time.
There are many historical monuments and churches worth visiting within the old city, and the markets are a special destination, especially the artisan Mariscal Market, the largest artisan market in Quito, and the best for you if you are looking for souvenirs at great prices.
The best way to "see" Quito, the cable car takes you to an altitude of 4100 meters, one of the highest elevators in the world.If the sky is clear you will enjoy stunning views of the city and the surrounding countryside, but it is best to go in the morning with morning fog.
The Ichimpia Park is located on a hill with a wonderful view of the city. Perhaps the main attraction of this park is the Cultural Center, a beautiful building made of iron and glass.
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