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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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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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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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Santa Barbara Chapel Riobamba

It keeps a story of faith that saved the people of Riobamb from the dangerous lightning storms that occurred due to the strong climate of the city. What should you know? It is open for prayer from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the morning and from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the afternoon from Tuesday to Sunday. It has a beautiful main altar, interior paintings and heritage sculptures. Santa Barbara Chapel Riobamba The chapel was the place where the baptismal font of the Main Church of Riobamba was located and in it Santa Bárbara is venerated, "lawyer against lightning and earthquakes". It is also known as the "Chapel of the Tabernacle". The story tells that in 1870, a lightning storm fell on Riobamba that put families in danger; its inhabitants fervently prayed to Santa Barbara for the storms to stop and faith did its thing. This, Bishop Dr. José Ordóñez declared the Saint Patron Saint of the Diocese. Since 1885, the Association of "Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament" has been operating in this chapel.

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Sector San Alfonso

This sector is characterized because it has a beautiful temple accompanied by a characteristic market in the city of Riobambeña. What should you know? In 1872 the construction of the temple of San Alfonso began with the contribution of the Riobambeños in economic resources and carrying all kinds of materials. The San Alfonso market is one of the first places contemplated in the resettlement plans for the new Riobamba. Temple of San Alfonso The church shows the neogothic and romanesque style of the time; It has walls, interior arches, rosettes and an iron roof; Two tall, conical, wooden towers can be seen on the main façade. Inside, a beautiful altar covered with gold leaf stands out; paintings and images of great artistic value, the image of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and the statue of San Alfonso de Ligorio. San Alfonso Market Place destined for the meeting of people, the practice of sports, the sale of food, the trade of agricultural products and also the sale of objects of clay and wood, for which there are several carpentry shops, which leave their characteristic aroma in the environment. To this day, this tradition is maintained in the city market.

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San Alfonso Church

The temple of San Alfonso stands out for its architecture with neo-Gothic and Roman influences, in its towers you can see the images of the Virgen del Perpetuo Socorro and the monument to San Alfonso. San Alfonso Church Architecture The facade of the temple is of Renaissance style in which two towers, a rose window, the image of the Virgin of Perpetual Help and the statue of San Alfonso Ligorio can be distinguished; inside it has three naves supported by eighteen central pillars located in a rectangular shape. The Missionary Fathers of the Most Holy Redeemer settle in Riobamba on July 15, 1870, in the convent and church of San Agustín. On May 4, 1871, the church collapsed and a small chapel was built for worship. In 1872 the construction of the Temple of San Alfonso began with the contribution of the Riobambeños in economic resources and carrying all kinds of materials. The work took eight years under the leadership of the priests Pedro Didier, Pedro López and Antonio Yenger. The architects were the Redemptorist brothers Vicente Lindner and Teófilo Richert. In 1880 the work finished. The opening festivities were solemn. The official consecration took place on April 17, 1881 and was presided over by the Apostolic Delegate Dr. Mario Mocenni. In 1905 the Redemptorists are violently expelled from the country; Through management of a commission of Riobambeñas ladies, the gradual return of all of them is achieved so that they continue with their pastoral and missionary mission. The church shows the neogothic and romanesque style of the time; It has walls, interior arches, rosettes and an iron roof; Two tall, conical, wooden towers can be seen on the main façade. Inside, a beautiful altar covered with gold leaf stands out; paintings and images of great artistic value, the image of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and the statue of San Alfonso de Ligorio. San Alfonso Church Schedule of the Eucharist From Monday to Saturday at 07h00. Sunday: 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Attractions San Alfonso Church Main altar of gold leaf and sculptures of religious art.

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