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May 20, 2024

　　The ornate, baroque facade of Riobamba's cathedral was reconstructed from fragments after the 1797 earthquake that destroyed the town. Made from white limestone, the relief depicts both indigenous and Spanish images. The cathedral is often closed, but the building exterior (its most interesting aspect) can be viewed any time.

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Cathedral
Central Highlands
　　The ornate, baroque facade of Riobamba's cathedral was reconstructed from fragments after the 1797 earthquake that destroyed the town. Made from white limestone, the relief depicts both indigenous and Spanish images. The cathedral is often closed, but the building exterior (its most interesting aspect) can be viewed any time. ...
Museo de Arte Religioso
Central Highlands
　　Inside the beautifully restored 18th-century convent, Riobamba’s top museum houses one of the country’s finest collections of 17th- and 18th-century religious art. More than 200 pieces in 15 different rooms include the painting La Flagelación de Jesús; painted by an indigenous artist in the 17th century, it depicts men dressed...
Parque 21 de Abril
Central Highlands
　　Just north of downtown, the Parque 21 de Abril has an observation platform with views of the surrounding mountains. ...
Museo de la Ciudad
Central Highlands
　　Built in the 1900s by the Costales-Dávalos family, this beautifully restored historic building has a few old-time pictures of the city, rotating art exhibits and historic artifacts. It lacks good information, but is an interesting afternoon break nonetheless. Check out the ornate ceilings. ...
Basílica
Central Highlands
　　Parque La Libertad is anchored by this neoclassical basilica, famous for being the only round church in Ecuador. It was designed, built and decorated mainly by locals, making it a great source of civic pride. It's often closed; try Sundays and evenings after 6pm. ...
Parque Maldonado
Central Highlands
　　The handsome, tree-filled Parque Maldonado is flanked by Riobamba’s cathedral on the northeastern side. ...
Fería Artesanal
Central Highlands
　　The Saturday market transforms Riobamba into a hive of commercial activity, when thousands of people from surrounding villages come to barter, buy and sell, spreading out their wares along in and around Plaza de la Concepción, also known as Plaza Roja. Look out for colorful chumbi, traditional handwoven belts. ...
Parque La Libertad
Central Highlands
　　Parque La Libertad is anchored by its neoclassical basilica, famous for being the only round church in Ecuador. ...
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