Palacio de La Recoleta, Neoclassical building in Pichincha, Ecuador.
The Palacio de La Recoleta exhibits grand columns and symmetrical design elements throughout its exterior facade and interior spaces.
Commissioned by President Eloy Alfaro to commemorate Ecuador's independence centennial, the palace opened its doors in August 1910.
The palace grounds hosted the International Exhibition of 1910, where nations including Japan, France, and Italy displayed their cultural achievements.
The Ministry of Defense of Ecuador currently occupies the building, which underwent substantial restoration work starting in 1987.
The adjacent theater, now named Teatro Anita Paredes de Alfaro, started as a café-concert venue for exhibition visitors.
Location: Pichincha Province
Inception: 1910
Official opening: 1910
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
GPS coordinates: -0.23100,-78.51230
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:31
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