- Address: Carondelet Palace, García Moreno, Quito, Ecuador;
- Official website: presidencia.gob.ec;
- The entrance for visitors is allowed: from 9.00 to 12.00 and from 15.00 to 17.00.
The palace of the government is one of the main attractions of the capital of Ecuador Quito . The building is a historical and architectural value. Moreover, today it is in force and represents the main place of work of the government of Ecuador. The President, the Vice President and the Minister of the Interior work directly in the palace. At the same time, the building is an obligatory part of most excursions for foreign tourists. You can visit it from 9:00 to 12:00 and from 15:00 to 17:00.
What to see?
The palace of the government is quite an old building, which was erected at the turn of the XVIII and XIX centuries. Until today, the building not only retained its original appearance, but never changed its purpose in 300 years. If you leave, then the Palace of the Government is the main administrative building of the city, that is one more reason why tourists with pleasure want to look at it. The building is a reminder of the architecture of the Renaissance period and introduces the city's guests to the main features of this architectural style. By the way, the Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which underlines its value.
At all times government houses had the richest architecture, and Ecuador is no exception. The palace of the government is rich in luxurious decorations, both externally and internally. The facade of the building is the face of the palace, therefore it is decorated with massive, and sometimes symbolic elements. Forged lattices of balconies, made by the best Ecuadorian masters of the eighteenth century, are perfectly combined with stone columns. Even more interesting look antique clock and bell, which were installed in 1865 by order of President Garcia Moreno. He also ordered the installation of two gables, with a coat of arms surrounded by guns.
The Palace doors are open to tourists every day, they can see in what luxurious conditions the politicians of Ecuador work . On the floor there is a parquet floor, and the center of most halls is decorated with carpets. They have a practical and aesthetic purpose. Thanks to carpets, many parquet parts were preserved in the early nineteenth century. The walls of the Palace are decorated with works of famous world masters - paintings, statues, etc.
On the third floor of the Government Palace are the apartments of the President and his family. The apartment is made in a colonial style and is not inferior in luxury to the palace itself, but the entrance to it is certainly prohibited to tourists.
Where is?
The Government Palace is located on Independence Square, in the center of Quito , so you can reach it on any public transport. The closest stop is Plaza Grande. Through it there are city buses.
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