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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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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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Riobamba Cathedral

The Riobamba Cathedral, a symbol of Catholic religiosity and the syncretism of indigenous and Spanish culture. Meet this tourist place that has murals by Oswaldo Viteri and Pérez Esquivel. What should you know? It is open on Thursdays for the Eucharist of the Blessed Sacrament at 5:00 p.m. and on Sundays for masses at 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Outside it exhibits images carved on the stone walls, 3 towers, San Pedro. Inside it exhibits the mosaic of the Mestizo Christ and the Christ of Poncho. It has a stone museum, a library, and the Curia (Headquarters of the Diocese of Riobamba). It was built in the 18th century and its architectural style is baroque. San Pedro Riobamba Cathedral Its facade is built in white calcareous stone with reliefs that reflect the indigenous and Spanish syncretism, it keeps vestiges of the Colonial Riobamba. The mysteries of Christianity are represented on its façade, worked in relief drawings on white calcareous stone. In its stones you can interpret passages from the old and new testament, with aboriginal and Spanish expressions. It is made up of three levels: the plinth, the moldings and the three towers. Of the latter, the one in the center and largest contains the effigy of the city's patron saint: San Pedro. Its current construction is of a single nave, in the background is the mural of the Mestizo Christ by artist Oswaldo Viteri, which was inaugurated on April 22, 1989. On the right side is a mural of the Nobel Peace Prize winner, Adolfo Pérez Esquivel, painted in 1986. Pérez Esquivel's mural represents the Christ of Poncho, who is on the cross, but not crucified, he is the Christ of hope for the people. History of the Mother Church of Riobamba Main Church whose peak of construction was in 1835 under the direction of the priest José María Freile. In 1874 a contract was signed with Mr. Rafael Carrillo to extend the Cathedral to the back street, now Orozco Street, and to raise the walls above the arches. In 1876 Canon Cepeda built a spacious choir behind the main altar. In 1880, the beautiful main altar was placed, which was brought from Europe.

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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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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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Chapel of the Sacrilege of Riobamba

Chapel of Sacrilege Riobamba In this chapel took place the sacrilege of May 4, 1897 perpetrated by the pottery troops and the assassination of Rector P. Emilio Moscoso S.J. In the first decade of the 20th century, Fr. Francisco Villagómez S.J. began the reparatory acts before that desecration, later being declared this church as "Expiatory Temple". Eclectic in style, the tower stands out with its 4-sphere clock and the frescoes painted inside. The Society of Jesus has an old and close relationship with Riobamba. According to the historian Alfredo Costales Cevallos, in 1622 the Cabildo and the inhabitants of the city asked the Father Provincial to establish a school. José Félix Heredia cites that a new petition takes place on April 30, 1639 before the King of Spain for the opening of a school and college; and in 1644 an inn was opened. In 1687, the King of Spain issued the Certificate authorizing the foundation of the Jesuit College in Riobamba, but it was revoked due to insufficient financial resources. Finally the license for the foundation is granted in 1689; the School is established where the inn worked. The first Rector was Fr. Chicar. In 1767, the Jesuits were expelled by order of the King of Spain, Carlos III, and 22 of them who were in Riobamba were arrested. After the earthquake of 1797, the Jesuits returned to Riobamba and thanks to the contribution of Fr. José Veloz y Suarez, the Colegio San Felipe Neri was founded in May 1836. Sacrilege Chapel Schedule The Chapel of Sacrilege opens its doors during mass hours, the chapel is owned by the San Felipe Neri Educational Unit, so in the months of June and August for vacations, the chapel does not attend. Mass From Monday to Friday at 6:00 p.m. Tourist attractions Chapel of Sacrilege Main altar and painting of religious images on the inner walls of the temple.

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