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House of Bolivar

Casa Bolívar is so named because the liberator Simón Bolívar, on July 6, 1822, spent the night in the house that was owned by Colonel Juan Bernardo de León, a character of the Independence of Riobamba. The story tells and says that Bolívar, after his visit to Taita Chimborazo, inspired by its beauty and majesty, arrived in Riobamba and wrote his famous work "My Delirium on Chimborazo" during his stay in that house. The liberator Simón Bolívar was not only a great military and political strategist, who came to liberate so many countries in Latin America, he was also an essayist and, if you like, even a poet, you just have to review some of his letters. His prose was always fine and energetic, through it he exerted a human power of great magnitude, in reality and in theory, to the point that his written thought continues to shine over time, remains current and has been a guide for many. people who seek good and justice. In this house, there is also a restaurant with a delicious gastronomic proposal. It is a great alternative to soak up history, nostalgia, tradition and delicious food. SCHEDULE The restaurant El Delirio operates from Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 to 10:00 p.m. ATTRACTIONS The main attraction of Casa Bolívar is its history and the heritage architecture of the place.

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Museum and Cultural Center of Riobamba

Central Bank Museum in Riobamba After a rehabilitation process, the old Central Bank Museum in Riobamba opened its doors on February 5, 2020. The rehabilitated property has state-of-the-art lighting and audio systems and Wi-Fi service. This cultural venue seeks to preserve memory, both nationally and in the Sierra del Centro region of the country. The Museum and Cultural Center of Riobamba invites us to go through history from a current experience, seeking to reflect on the past as a scenario that must be constantly explored and reconstructed. This museum is not only a place to enjoy the observation of works of art or heritage pieces, the museum also aims to be a meeting point and dialogue between the curatorial proposal and the knowledge and wisdom of visitors. It is a space that promotes the cultural offer of the region and that brings us closer to the milestones of the past that we do not know or have forgotten, all this through the permanent exhibition of topics such as: Hall of the Elder Ancestors. Illustrious Women of Riobamba. Archaeological pieces from the Chimborazo area. Samples from the ancient city of Riobamba. Social movements and Monsignor Leonidas Proaño. Hours of operation of the Museum and Cultural Center of Riobamba From Tuesday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cost of admission to the Riobamba Museum and Cultural Center Gratuitous.

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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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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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Sucre Park in Riobamba

The Sucre park where you can see the wonderful sculpture of the God Neptune. What should you know? It stands on the old Plaza de Santo Domingo because it is located in front of the temple and convent of the same name, where the centennial Maldonado School is currently located. In the Plaza de Santo Domingo, Saturday fairs were held and soccer was played until 1919, the date on which the Municipality decided to build the park named after the Venezuelan who fought for the independence of Riobamba and Ecuador, Marshal Antonio José de Sucre; The first stone was laid on August 10, 1919 and it was inaugurated on November 11, 1924. Parque Sucre has the shape of a nautical rose whose central axis is the pool with the Roman god Neptune and four small tritons, it was placed with the inauguration of the Riobamba drinking water service in 1913. Sucre Park, a bit of history The first name with which this public space was designated was "Plaza de Santo Domingo", given its proximity to the Dominican Convent. On June 28, 1913, the drinking water service was inaugurated, parallel to the fountains and pools of the city, in this square, specifically, the beautiful fountain with the sculpture of the god Neptune. Years later, the definitive name of the park was established in homage to Marshal Antonio José de Sucre, architect of the Battle of Riobamba. Since 1919, a variety of works have been carried out, this space being inaugurated on November 11, 1924. Parque Sucre, heritage and historical space of the city, located in the historic center of Riobamba, since its construction, has occupied a central place in the public sphere of Riobambeños. Its modification gives rise to conflicting points of view, pointing, above all, to the presence of characteristic identity and heritage elements in the space. The discourses that have emerged serve to analyze the way in which the physical space is related to the urban imaginary and the communication media that emerge from this relationship.

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Concept Mothers Museum

What should you know? Opening hours of the Museo de las Madres Conceptas Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cost of admission to the Museo de las Madres Conceptas $3.00 adults and $1.50 students. Museum of the Convent of the Conception of Riobamba The Religious Art Museum of the Convento de la Concepción is considered one of the best religious art museums in Ecuador, due to the quality and value of the works it possesses. It belongs to the Convent of the Madres Conceptas and is considered a historical-cultural jewel of the religious tradition of ancient Riobamba. It is distributed in 14 rooms where a large number of sculptures, canvases, furniture, priestly ornamental elements woven in gold and silver, replicas of the cells of the concept mothers and silverware and goldsmith objects from the 17th and 18th centuries are exhibited, such as the monstrances . The Conceptas de Riobamba Religious Art Museum, established in 1980 and remodeled in 1997, is one of the jewels of the culture, history and religious tradition of the old and new Riobamba. It brings together a valuable collection that represents the highlights of the Quito School of Art. According to the chronicles of the Monastery, the foundation of the convent in the old Riobamba took place in 1605. Visiting its valuable samples we admire the art, discover the faith of our people and receive the good news of the truths, religious and human values that they and we believe. At the end of the tour, the Conceptas Mothers invite you to visit a souvenir room where you will find: crucifixes, bracelets, denarii. In the 14 rooms, paintings, sculptures, goldsmithing and sculpted stone are exhibited, dating from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries; in room 15, a permanent exhibition of photographs of the Lord of Good Success, Patron Saint of Riobamba, and of the Holy Tuesday procession. Attractions of the Madres Conceptas Museum ROOM 1: ANGELS In this room the angels Gabriel, Rafael among others are exhibited, being the symbol of evangelization in the 16th century. ROOM 2: THE NATIVITY Urns with the birth of the Child Jesus are exhibited, demonstrating the great imagination and devotion of the people. ROOM 3: PETER Normal-size images that were used for the processions are exhibited and at the same time the denial of Pedro is shown. ROOM 4: HOLY WEEK This room shows the customs and the great respect that people have for Holy Week or Major Week. ROOM 5 AND 6: CRUCIFIXES In this room different crucifixes made by a sculptor passionate about religion are exhibited. ROOM 7: TRINITY There are several pieces of sculpture some of them are covered with gold and silver. ROOM 8: MARY Here are paintings from the colonial era that still exist today. ROOM 9: CORONATION There are several representations on the transition of the Virgin. ROOM 10: MASS AND HOLINESS In this room we will find several models of oil paintings on canvas, wooden sculptures, polychrome and silver. ROOM 11: FURNITURE Here you can find objects made with leather, figures with relief, the special thing about this room are the bargueños. ROOM 12: DAILY LIFE This room is a vivid representation of how cloistered nuns usually live. ROOM 13: WOOD AND CERAMICS There are decorated and carved objects that only wealthy people kept. ROOM 14: TREASURES The most outstanding monstrances from the 17th and 18th centuries are exhibited in this room. ROOM 15: LORD OF GOOD EVENT In this room there is a permanent exhibition of photographs of the "Lord of Good Success" and the Holy Tuesday procession.

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