Carondelet Palace, Presidential palace in historic center of Quito, Ecuador
The neoclassical building features a central courtyard with a large fountain and displays the Ecuadorian flag prominently on its roof.
Baron Francisco Luis Héctor de Carondelet commissioned Spanish architect Antonio Garcia to restore and unify the palace structure, completing it in 1803.
The Yellow Room within the palace contains an extensive collection of presidential portraits, representing the succession of Ecuador's political leadership.
Visitors need to schedule guided tours at least one day in advance and present photo identification to access the palace's three main rooms.
The palace underwent a complete inventory by researcher María del Carmen Molestina, revealing the replacement of numerous original furnishings since the 1980s.
Location: Quito
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture, Spanish Colonial architecture
GPS coordinates: -0.21972,-78.51250
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:45
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