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The capital of Ecuador, Quito is the 2nd in the number of citizens a city of almost 2 million residents. Another advantage of the city – in 1978, along with Krakow, the first Polish was included on the UNESCO List of cities of world cultural heritage. Located just 25 km from the equator, which creates special climatic conditions of this area. Webcams Quito watch online is available anywhere where there is Internet access by simply going to this page.
Conventionally, Quito can be divided into 2 contrasting halves, traditional Old and New town. For the latter characterized by the presence of modern civilization: restaurants, clubs, gambling establishments and other entertainment. A lot of tall buildings, colorful lighting, the abundance of advertising. Here are concentrated business life of the capital of the country.
The old city keeps memory of the era of the arrival there of the first settlers from Europe. Located in the centre of Quito. Next, extend single storey residential neighborhoods that visitors without a knowledgeable guide is not recommended.
The city is located on the slopes of the Pichincha volcano. His 2 tops are the original names, translated meaning "the old Man" and "Child". For a long time (since 1660), the volcano was considered dormant; however, in 1999, woke up and showered Quito with ash a few inches. For tourists are organized excursions to the crater of the volcano is 5 km in diameter. The ascent is not different difficulties, it can easily overcome even beginners.
This volcano has a significant impact on the diversity of vegetation. There is little that can grow on fossilized volcanic ash. Moisture (dew, rain) is absorbed almost immediately. Grow only a few stunted shrubs, sparse grass. All of this appears in sharp contrast with the abundant grasses and forests in the rest of Ecuador. Due to the lack of green cover as little of the animal world. Survive in such conditions, some species of reptiles, birds and blood-sucking bats.

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You can also webcam Quito watch online and see his beauty. Mostly travellers interested in Old town. Particularly striking the number of churches. In the center of about 80. The majority of the citizens profess the Catholic faith. Considered to be the most beautiful Basilica Del Voto Nacional. It was built at the turn of XIX-XX centuries. the Style is very reminiscent of the burnt Notre Dame de Paris and Saint Patrick's Cathedral in new York. In addition to its beauty, is considered the largest Church in America (North and South). It is also the tallest building in Quito. The height of the towers is 115 m. the façade is decorated with "relatives" of the Parisian gargoyles and figures of local animals: armadillos, monkeys, iguanas, Cougars. The interior of the striking beauty of the stained glass panels. Among them are depicting the saints of the Roman Catholic Church. Some devoted to biblical events. This is the "betrothal of Mary and Joseph", "the Annunciation of the blessed virgin". If you climb the tower of the Cathedral, with a height to view the entire city. If this is not possible, can the webcam Quito watch online on this page.
Impressive is also the statue of the virgin Mary standing on the globe. The work was done in 1976 from metal. The author is a Spaniard Agustin de La Herran Matorras. The volumetric image of the virgin is so great that is placed inside another Catholic Church. At the foot of the Holy virgin is the observation deck.
Of civil buildings the impressive Presidential Palace. The building was erected in 1570, on the place purchased the former Royal buildings. Several times destroyed, in particular due to earthquakes. Restored, and each time made some new details.
President Rafael Correa in 2007, scheduled excursions here, given that he doesn't live here permanently. Now everyone can have free access to residence in the group and to get acquainted with the peculiarities of the interior. You must have a passport.
For leisure in Quito there are beautiful parks that you can see if the webcam Quito watch online. Popular La Carolina, the largest in area (6.7 ha). Shady alleys, the fragrance of magnolias, the singing of the birds. On site is a Botanical garden, sports fields, children's playing area. Arranged a cozy lake where you can rent a boat. Park recently paid a visit to Pope John Paul II in 1985 was celebrated solemn mass in the memory of which is in the center of the Park installed a Christian cross. Wildlife lovers will enjoy visiting the Vivarium is located here and the state Museum of natural Sciences. In the Central square of the Park Cruz del Papa day walking moms with children taking their first steps, and in the evenings play football.