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The square, also known as Plaza Grande, has always been the
heart of the city, and as the hub of the old centre it is the best
place to sit and people-watch. Around the square are the Cathedral,
the City Hall, the Government... see full details
The plaza is a large cobbled square with the western side
completely dominated by the enormous façade of the Iglesia de
San Francisco and its belltower, and the Monastery of the same
name. It is a peaceful place, without the shady benches full... see full details
One of the few sights in the New City is the round walled Casa
de la Cultura. It houses a theatre, a cinema and two museums, the
more impressive being the Museo del Banco Central. Ecuador's
premiere museum, it contains an astonishing collection... see full details
El Mitad del Mundo (The Middle of the World) is a purpose-built
complex of museums and shops that was constructed to mark the
equator, the line that gives the country its name. The 96-foot
(30m) high Equator Monument is the focus of the... see full details
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