Chapel of the Sacrilege of Riobamba

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San francisco Church

Iglesia de San Francisco a colonial church in Riobamba. San Francisco Church Review Temple located in the neighborhood of the same name, whose exterior murals were made by Eloy Narea in 1961, on its main facade two paintings of San Francisco stand out, inside two figures rest, on the left Santa Clara de Asís, and on the right San Francisco. The church was founded by the Franciscan Community, a religious training seminary operated on the site. As was customary, open-air fairs were organized in front of the churches, where various products were offered.

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Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Riobamba

Singular temple, unique in several respects, throughout the Republic. What should you know? Construction: XIX century Architectural Style: Republican On the main facade stands the statue of Christ the King in commemoration of the centenary of the Republic. Inside you can see a roundabout and in the center is the main dome topped with a cross. Inside, the main altar stands out, several secondary altars, and busts of the Jesuit priests José Veloz and Juan Felix Proaño. Review Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Unique in its style in the country. As a result of the consecration of the Republic to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the idea of building a National Basilica was born on the initiative of Fr. Manuel José Proaño. Once the task was undertaken, the Riobambeños began to carry stones for the foundations from the Chibunga River, as well as from other places near the city of Riobamba. The financial contributions evidenced the generosity of Catholics. Brother Ramón Lecanda made the plans considering the Basilica of San Ignacio de Loyola as a model. On August 15, 1883, with all solemnity, the first stone was laid. Overcoming time, the efforts and sacrifices of the Riobambeños and the Jesuits, the Basilica is inaugurated on June 9, 1915. In 1930 the monument to Christ the King was inaugurated, raised in commemoration of the First Centenary of the Republic. Eucharist schedules The Basilica of Riobamba opens its doors during the hours for the Eucharist, the church is owned by the San Felipe Neri Educational Unit, so in the months of June and August for vacations, the church does not attend. Saturday 6:00 p.m. Sunday 07h30 and 19h00.

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San Francisco Market

One of the markets that has always existed in the city, now offers a variety of products for Riobambeño families to prepare their food at home. Ice cream sundaes are the must-try dessert for everyone. In the Riobamba Canton, as was the custom since ancient times, open-air fairs were organized in front of the important churches of Riobamba, where products were offered outdoors with tents made of fabric and wood. Currently there is the Pedro de Lizarzaburu market, better known as the San Francisco Market of the Chimborazo Province. Various products for daily food are sold here, such as: legumes, thirds, chicken, fish, fruit and dairy products, and food stalls. You can also taste the traditional ice cream "on a stick" (creamy and "ice") that have been sold since 1969 in the "San Francisco" Market; In this place, 600 ice creams are prepared daily, of different flavors: blackberry, taxo, coconut and chocolate. Well known by Riobambeños and the most requested when it comes to indulging in a dessert. These ice creams were the first to be offered in the ¨San Francisco¨ Market, they cost 2 reais, today they are sold for 25 cents. And its traditional flavor is still everyone's favourite.

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Riobamba Government Building

The beauty of its neoclassical architecture highlights the balconies on strong corbels, the lowered and semicircular arches of the building. What should you know? It is open from Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The beauty of its neoclassical architecture highlights the balconies on strong corbels, the lowered and semicircular arches of the building. Government Building This building forms a single complex with the Municipal Palace; built in 1892, it has wide and high walls, neoclassical style. On the ground floor there is a spacious portal with interspersed columns, wide lowered and semicircular arches, as well as sober balconies supported by strong corbels. The old facade had two roofs on the sides, with two falls, similar to the facade of the Municipal Palace and in the center of the roof there was a clock. For a long time it was the site of the Civil Registry. Currently, the Government represents the Executive Power in the province, the Chimborazo Police General Intendancy of the Ministry of the Interior and the offices of the National Heritage Institute.

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Riobamba Independence House

The meeting house for the political emancipation that took place on November 11, 1820, belonged to Don Diego Donoso in historic Riobamba. What should you know? The house is privately owned, so it does not have free entry, but its exterior architecture can be seen at any time on Primera Constituent and June 5 streets in the Historic Center of Riobamba. The patriots of the "Political Emancipation of November 11, 1820", met in the house of Don Diego Donoso, where they resolved to proclaim independence from the power of the Spanish government, drafted the act and signed it. In this house, on July 4, 1822, the reception was given to Simón Bolívar on his first visit to Riobamba. In August and September 1830 it was the residence of General Juan José Flores, while the first Constituent Congress was being held. This house is one of the most historic in Riobamba and at its entrance there is a plaque where the names of the patriots are perpetuated. The house owned by Eleodoro Castro was built on this site. The beautiful building has a neoclassical style, wide corridors and rooms, with low ceilings and baroque-style stucco. The Castro family, of Guayaquil descent, built the houses that complete the block of Primera Constituent Street between 5 de Junio and Espejo. The main attraction of the house is the Plaque placed for the centenary of the Political Emancipation of Riobamba where the name of the main characters who participated in that act of Independence appears. The independence of Riobamba On November 11, 1820, the Riobambeños, under the principles of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity, expressed their desire for emancipation from the Spanish Empire. Although they did not achieve the success of their desire, the Riobambeños did not give up and achieved their independence on April 21, 1822, opening the way so that on May 24, 1822, in the Battle of Pichincha, Ecuador will achieve its definitive independence. The Battle of Riobamba, also known as the Battle of Tapi, staged a momentous battle between the royalist armies and the independence movements. Transcendental position that raised a brilliant cavalry strategy in the American War of Independence. Under the command of General de Ayacucho, the libertarian troops in the midst of heavy rain harassed the Spanish troops, who gave ground while staying on the defensive, behind their cavalry. General Sucre ordered Sergeant Major Juan de Lavalle to reconnoiter the land with 96 grenadiers, between Argentines and dragoons. Unexpectedly, Lavalle faced the Spanish cavalry, who had no choice but to retreat and seek refuge in the mass of Spanish infantry. Lavalle seeing the eminent simultaneous fight against the Spanish infantry and cavalry, undertook the retreat, but it was too late, quickly the royalist cavalry reorganized and at a great gallop launched against Lavalle and his Argentine grenadiers. The crash was fierce and bloody. But it was the audacity, the aggressive spirit, the intrepidity and the initiative, which allowed Lavalle to give a favorable turn to that disadvantageous situation in which he unexpectedly found himself. He assumed all the risks, by his commanding action, always sustained by his personal example, he dragged the timid and doubtful by convincing them and the brave by inflaming them until they achieved victory. The balance was 52 dead and 42 wounded on the Spanish side and no more than 5 among the grenadiers, who achieved glory that morning. So hard was the blow that in the Tapi plain, the libertarians favored the royalist cavalry, which was annulled. Deserved was the decoration that Bolívar himself gave Lavalle and his soldiers, naming them as Grenadiers of Riobamba, Grenadiers of Tapi. Gen. Sucre, in his official part on April 23, does deserved justice to Sergeant Major Juan Lavalle by expressing: Send the Squad of Grenadiers and Dragoons to a reconnaissance a short distance from the Villa de Riobamba, the Squad of Grenadiers was found in front of all the enemy cavalry and their Chief had the elegant audacity to charge and scatter them, with an intrepidity that there will be rare examples. His Commander has led his body into combat, with heroic courage, with admirable serenity, and his officers have distinguished themselves particularly "

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Pedro Vicente Maldonado Park

What should you know? The Italian architects Russo and Tormen delivered the work in 1917. In the center of the park stands out the monument to Pedro Vicente Maldonado that was inaugurated in 1927 and was elaborated by Carlos Alberto Mayer. Maldonado, an illustrious Riobambeño, is considered the first and only scholar of the Royal Audience of Quito and Ecuador. Pedro Vicente Maldonado Park Imposing in front of the Cathedral Church, it is the Plaza Mayor of the city. The construction of the city had this site as its axis, from which streets, squares and blocks were outlined (resettlement and transfer process of Riobamba, 1799). It concentrates around it patrimonial buildings where the ecclesiastical, municipal and governmental administration is located. The Italian architects Russo and Tormen, delivered the work in 1917. On the sides of the park, four pools built in New York can be seen and in the center stands the monument to Pedro Vicente Maldonado that was inaugurated in 1927 and was elaborated by Carlos Alberto Mayer . Maldonado, an illustrious Riobambeño, is considered the first and only scholar of the Royal Audience of Quito and Ecuador.

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