History of city Quito, Ecuador in photos A small historical reference Geography: Date of foundation: December 6, 1534, founded by - Sebastián de Belalcázar History: Population: 2 671 191 Sights: Avenida 24 de Mayo - Avenue May 24 Calle Maldonado - Maldonado Street Calle Venezuela - Venezuela street Casa Municipal - Municipal House, 1922 Central Bank of Ecuador Estatua de Sucre - Statue of Sucre Government Building and principal public square with cathedral at left, 1907 Hospital Civil Inauguración del Monumento de los Héroes de 1809 Independence Square with the Government Palace Interior de la Alameda Kiosk and Lagoon in the Alameda Observatorio Astronómico - Astronomical Observatory Observatorio Astronómico - Astronomical Observatory Panorama of the city street with tram San Agustin

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