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Leon Theater

Get to know the details of the reopening of the León Theater, one of the most beautiful in Ecuador that encloses a cultural space that evidences a time that still causes nostalgia in some Riobambeños. What should you know? Carlos Arturo León was the builder of this old theater, a project that he began on June 27, 1918. Thanks to the participation of the brothers Natale and Luca Tormen, the completion of the work was achieved. The influence of these Italian builders is present in the neoclassical style of the dome, the windows and the large doors. On April 27, 1929, the solemn inauguration of the León Theater took place. At the time it was one of the great and best theaters in Ecuador, for a long time it hosted the presentation of masterful works, artistic, social and cultural activities. The León Theater is in the process of being restored, the recovered building will be a cultural space where people can enjoy social and cultural events. Its reopening is scheduled for the first half of 2021. The León Theater, projecting the history of Riobamba In 1929 the doors of this iconic theater in the center of the country were opened which, from its high dome, has witnessed the development of the Sultana de los Andes. Or maybe it's the opposite, it was Riobamba that was reflected in this mirror. Almost a century of history that can be summed up in 5 acts. The splendor of the theater In the cold mornings of Riobamba, every day you could see the passage of a man, who with great skill carried huge signs and installed them at strategic points in Riobamba. It was the decade of the 1930s, when the people of Riobamb gathered around these signs to find out about the presentations and concerts of the queen of tango, Libertad Lamarque; by the trio Los Panchos, by Daniel Santos, Ernesto Albán, Carlota Jaramillo and of course, by the Duo Benítez and Valencia. In morning and evening performances, the people of Riobambo occupied the stalls and side stands of the theater that, at that time, presented the best shows in Ecuador, in a property of extreme good taste, which filled the residents of the center of the country with pride. The golden age of Mexican cinema Dolores del Río and María Félix, arrived hand in hand with Jorge Negrete and Pedro Infante to the life of the people of Rio de Janeiro. It was the decades of the 50s and 60s; when our young grandparents played hide and seek with their hands, while on the screen, Cantinflas said "at the orders of the boss." There are inexhaustible anecdotes of Riobambeños who lined up to see the latest movies, children who saved money by selling newspapers to secure a seat in the stalls, young people who skipped class to see Silvia Pinal's passionate kisses. The arrival of the blokbuster The days of cotton candy and canguil succumbed when in the 90s, the cinema moved to the rooms of the houses of Riobambeños. Along with the arrival of video rental stores, the darkest days came to the León Theater, which gradually lost all its splendor. The elegance of Pedro Infante's romantic scenes were replaced by battered shots from adult movies. No one noticed the day the doors of the León Theater closed. The cavalier of the new century The new century did not stop, nor did I return to see what was once one of the most beautiful theaters in Ecuador; everything was destroyed in a slow agony. Perhaps the lions that support the benches in Sucre Park, or one of the newts that surround the Neptune monument, were the only ones who lamented. The new century was relentless to the point that it came to collapse the interiors of the theater. Only the outer walls remained, waiting for a new opportunity, which was slow in coming. There were several attempts and projects that were raised, and several were the disappointments that the lions and cherubim had to endure. The show must go on The Riobambeños who cross Sucre Park every morning cannot hide the curiosity generated by the large canvases that currently hide the León Theater. Curiosity, because it is known that, in 2020, the function must continue. Thanks to the intervention of the Municipal GAD of Riobamba, the opportunity that the Theater longed for finally arrived. The restoration of the theater began in January 2019, with an investment of 4.6 million dollars, the recovery of this architectural jewel is assured. 65 architects, restorers, civil and electrical engineers and builders work double shifts, fine-tuning the last details so that the doors of the Riobambeños theater will reopen in 2021.

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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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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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Riobamba House Museum

In the Casa Museo de Riobamba, artistic samples of painting, documentary festivals and permanent exhibitions of various artistic genres are presented to the public. What should you know? Hours of operation of the Riobamba House Museum Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Cost of admission to the House Museum of Riobamba Free entrance. Museum of the city of Riobamba The City Museum is a space for the exhibition of temporary and permanent samples of photography, painting, sculpture and contemporary art. Currently, in the Casa Museo de Riobamba, artistic painting exhibitions, documentary festivals and permanent exhibitions are presented to the public so that the public can admire them and obtain information, in order to "Recover, represent, disseminate, educate and debate the various manifestations that configure the Riobamba identity". In the House Museum there are rooms for the exhibition of temporary and permanent samples, a theater that bears the name of the illustrious Chimboracense Tomás Oleas Carrasco, historian, composer, singer-songwriter, writer and councilor of Riobamba; classrooms for oral presentations, workshops and the offices of the Department of Culture. It is located in one of the most sober and beautiful urban-architectural ensembles, in the purest Ecuadorian republican style, which testify to the splendor that the city reached during the twenties, in the last century. The House Museum was built in the 1900s by the Costales Dávalos family. In the year 1905 the Government functioned, at which time the Maldonado Park was not yet built, which is currently in front of the building. Then his son Francisco Costales who sold it to Max Tomaselli and this to Doña Carmela León last owner of the property. Attractions House Museum of Riobamba In the central patio of the house, the monument to the Birth of Venus is installed. Of singular beauty, this monument, together with the Neptune of Sucre Park and the pools of Maldonado Park, were elements chosen to decorate the city of Riobamba, and are part of its history and culture. The House Museum has large and elegant spaces that are at the service of the community, and also fulfill the purpose of becoming suitable rooms for holding meetings for artistic manifestations and permanent exhibitions. It also has rooms for itinerant and temporary exhibitions of government institutions and individuals.

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Post office building of Ecuador in Riobamba

A work that shows the architectural majesty of the city, and when passing near it you can appreciate an aristocratic tint in its details that have survived to the present day. What should you know? At the beginning of the 20th century, agricultural, commercial and industrial activities in Riobamba reached their splendor stage. In 1923 the Chimborazo Banking Society commissioned the design and construction of the Riobamba Post Office building to the brothers Natale and Luca Tormen, Italian architects. Currently, Correos del Ecuador occupies this building, which has become one of the most beautiful heritage jewels in the city. The mail boom was very important between the 50s and 70s of the 20th century; It was a Riobambeño tradition to go to this place to post or receive letters. Famous were the days of the post office, full of anecdotes and good times for Riobambeño society. It is the starting point for a tour of traditional ice cream parlors in the city: Helados de Paila de la Merced, where traditional ice creams are offered, made in a pan that rests on an ice basket and the Ice cream chocolates, made with milk cream and dipped in a chocolate coating. Attention schedule: Mails of Ecuador From Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00, without closing at noon. Heritage Management Directorate of GADM Riobamba From 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the morning and from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the afternoon.

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