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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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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In 1687, the King of Spain issued the Certificate authorizing the foundation of the Jesuit College in Riobamba, but it was revoked due to insufficient financial resources.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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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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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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Maldonado Park

Maldonado Park of Riobamba The park is built 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 Luca and Natale 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 statue of Pedro Vicente Maldonado that was inaugurated in 1927 and was made by Carlos Alberto Mayer. Maldonado, an illustrious Riobambeño, is considered the first and only scholar of the Royal Audience of Quito and Ecuador. In his name, Colegio Maldonado Riobamba was recognized as one of the most important in the city. Attractions Maldonado Park Monument to Pedro Vicente Maldonado. A gray marble base supports a pink marble pilaster. On its sides are commemorative plaques that stand out: the assemblies and scientific meetings that the wise man from Riobamba held in Europe. In the upper part, 4 wise men (from science, work, industry and art) hold a terrestrial globe in which the equinoctial line stands out, which Maldonado helped measure thanks to his participation in the First French Geodetic Mission. In front of the globe, a condor stands out, an emblematic bird of the Andes, which supports the central part of the Shield of Ecuador. On the globe, the figure of Pedro Vicente Maldonado contemplates the new Riobamba. In his hands he holds a compass symbolizing his scientific work and in the other a parchment reminiscent of the First Map of the Royal Audience of Quito, one of his most important works. The monument is the work of the Quito sculptor Luis Alberto Mayer. Four iron lamps with drinking fountains stand out at the 4 central ends of the park. The lamps were brought from the United States, they are the work of the J.L.Mott factory. which is responsible for the monuments of Neptune and his tritons in the Sucre Park and the Birth of Venus in the House Museum of the City. Between the Monument of Pedro Vicente Maldonado and the House Museum of the City, in the center of the gardens, stands a small milestone, placed by the Second French Geodesic Mission that marks the exact coordinates and latitudes used to wax GPS.

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