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Sucre Park in Riobamba

The Sucre park where you can see the wonderful sculpture of the God Neptune. What should you know? It stands on the old Plaza de Santo Domingo because it is located in front of the temple and convent of the same name, where the centennial Maldonado School is currently located. In the Plaza de Santo Domingo, Saturday fairs were held and soccer was played until 1919, the date on which the Municipality decided to build the park named after the Venezuelan who fought for the independence of Riobamba and Ecuador, Marshal Antonio José de Sucre; The first stone was laid on August 10, 1919 and it was inaugurated on November 11, 1924. Parque Sucre has the shape of a nautical rose whose central axis is the pool with the Roman god Neptune and four small tritons, it was placed with the inauguration of the Riobamba drinking water service in 1913. Sucre Park, a bit of history The first name with which this public space was designated was "Plaza de Santo Domingo", given its proximity to the Dominican Convent. On June 28, 1913, the drinking water service was inaugurated, parallel to the fountains and pools of the city, in this square, specifically, the beautiful fountain with the sculpture of the god Neptune. Years later, the definitive name of the park was established in homage to Marshal Antonio José de Sucre, architect of the Battle of Riobamba. Since 1919, a variety of works have been carried out, this space being inaugurated on November 11, 1924. Parque Sucre, heritage and historical space of the city, located in the historic center of Riobamba, since its construction, has occupied a central place in the public sphere of Riobambeños. Its modification gives rise to conflicting points of view, pointing, above all, to the presence of characteristic identity and heritage elements in the space. The discourses that have emerged serve to analyze the way in which the physical space is related to the urban imaginary and the communication media that emerge from this relationship.

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Laura's Clock

It is a clock brought from Germany and placed in what is now the building of the Federation of Neighborhoods of Riobamba. What should you know? The building has balconies and balusters supported on strong corbels. An important detail that characterizes this building is the top of the tower that was built in 1920 where a clock imported from Germany and installed the same year stands out. It was owned by Mr. Rodolfo Lara, a successful merchant. From 1930 this building functioned as a public clock. The house was restored in 1998 and is currently the headquarters of the "Federation of Neighborhoods of Riobamba FEDEBAR, created in 1952" The building is open from 09:00 to 12:30 in the morning and from 14:30 to 18:00 in the afternoon. FEDEBAR is an Institution that helps with the legalization procedures of the neighborhoods, in addition, the partner neighborhoods can manage, through the Federation, the implementation of infrastructure, working together with the Autonomous Decentralized Municipal Government of the Riobamba canton.

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Riobamba Red Square

The Red Square of Riobamba, or Plaza de la Concepción, is the best place to acquire and admire the most varied crafts and clothing of the Andean peoples. Its colors and textures will fascinate your senses. What should you know? The Red Square has the name, Plaza de la Concepción, because it is located in front of the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Its original name was José Antonio Lizarzaburu (1916) and later Juan Bernado de León (1921), an official name that persists to the present day. It dates from the first months of the resettlement of Riobamba in 1799, after the great earthquake that destroyed colonial Riobamba in 1797. Monastery, church and square, form a complex of great importance due to its historical, architectural, social, cultural and, above all, religious background; Thus, this site is considered the spiritual heart of Riobamba. In front of its north corner, is the Oratory of the Lord of Justice, one of the patron saints of the city. On Holy Tuesday, Riobambeños gather at this site to start the procession in honor of the Lord of Good Success. The Red Square of Riobamba has free WiFi enabled for citizens. La Concepción Artisan Square The Red Square is also known as: "Plaza Artesanal la Concepción", where the Saraguro from Loja, the Salasaca from Tungurahua, the Otavalo from Imbabura, and the Puruhaes from Chimborazo, all these indigenous peoples and nationalities come together in the same place with the objective of trading their handicrafts. The products are, in essence, handicrafts and traditional clothing of the Andean peoples: ponchos, girdles, bags, hats, cabuya products and various handicrafts that are part of the manifestations of the Riobambeño identity and the indigenous cultures of the mountains. . Also in it we find the office of the "cobblers" who with their sewing machines fix the clothes of the Riobambeños. This scenario called: 'Red Square' of Riobamba, is a place that seeks to become a showcase for all the Quichua peoples of Ecuador. During Wednesdays and Saturdays, this place becomes your business center. You can see dozens of merchants from indigenous peoples who come to the "Red Square", known for the color of its floor.

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Teodoro Gallegos Coliseum

What should you know? The Teodoro Gallegos Borja Coliseum is located at José Veloz and Vicente Rocafuerte streets, in the Riobamba canton belonging to the Chimborazo province, Ecuador. This space was built in the 70s. It is currently used to hold championships, contests and artistic or public numbers. Its infrastructure is very good, so it can be used for all these purposes. It has free WIFI enabled for the use of citizens. Outside the coliseum there are businesses that sell lupine ceviche, every day, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Exteriors of the Teodoro Gallegos Borja Coliseum Outside the city's largest coliseum, several hollows promote typical flavors of the Ecuadorian Andes. Lupine ceviche in the Ecuadorian Andes With less than 30 years of history, Riobamba lupin ceviches have managed to earn a good place on the gastronomic map of Ecuador. A group of Riobambeñas at the end of the last century, found in the pork chochos, roasting and leather, an opportunity to start itinerant food businesses. The innovation prompted these vendors to incorporate tomato juice, thus adopting the name of ceviche. This ceviche is made up of lupins, tomato juice, pork skin, onions, mincemeat and is accompanied with canguil, toast and chifles, they also offer two types of chili, the strong one that really contains chili and is tomato-colored; or the soft one that is a lupine smoothie without chili and is white. Apart from its traditionality, this dish is very nutritious since the chocho has a large amount of calcium that contributes to the strengthening and care of the bones. In the Coliseum, the stand of Doña Mari stands out

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Riobamba SRI Building

It remains imposing with its architectural style and due to its extension it can be seen from afar as if it were a majestic mansion of yesteryear. What should you know? Its neoclassical architecture exhibits delicate lowered arches. Riobamba SRI building The house belonged to the family of Raúl Vela Chiriboga, Ecuadorian Cardinal, a priest who has held high office in the Church. The house was also the headquarters of the "Empresa de Luz y Fuerza Eléctrica de Riobamba", of the Banco de Préstamos and currently belongs to the Internal Revenue Service. Schedule It is open from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00

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Immaculate Conception Church

Religious emblem of the Sultana de los Andes, inside it exhibits the main altar and the effigy of the Lord of Good Success, Patron of Riobamba, which dates from 1650. What should you know? On the outside, its windows in the form of warheads stand out, with a building built in stone and exposed brick. Inside it exhibits the main altar and the effigy of the Lord of Good Success, Patron of Riobamba, which dates from 1650. The oratory of the Lord of Justice, to which miracles are attributed, receives daily visits from the Riobambeños. It was built in the 19th century and its architectural style is neo-Gothic History Church La Concepción Riobamba The history of the Monastery and Church of the Immaculate Conception dates back to 1605 in Colonial Riobamba. After the earthquake of February 4, 1797, the Riobambeños in the resettlement and transfer of the city to the current site, chose a large space for the Convent. The small church that was built at the beginning of the 19th century was replaced by a new project that began in 1889, with the Abbess of the Monastery, Madre Jesús del Santísimo Sacramento Ormaza, and the administrator of the convent's assets, Rafael Cisneros. The plans were designed by Fr. José Lecanda S.J. The first wall began to be raised on February 20, 1890; the work was completed in the second decade of the 20th century. Eucharist schedules of La Concepción Church The Church opens its doors from Monday to Sunday during mass hours. Sunday: 07:00, 08:00, 09:00 and 18:00. Monday: 07:00 and 09:00; and occasionally 08h00. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 07:00 and 08:00. Friday: 07:00, 08:00 and 09:00. Saturday: 07:00, 09:00 and 18:00.

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