Centro Cultural Metropolitano, Cultural center in historic district, Quito, Ecuador.
The Centro Cultural Metropolitano spans multiple floors in a colonial building, featuring exhibition spaces, a library, and performance halls.
Founded in 1997, the building dates to 1622 and previously housed the First Central University of Quito and a Spanish colonial prison.
The center presents regular art exhibitions, theater performances, workshops, and educational programs that highlight Ecuadorian cultural expressions.
Located near public transportation stops, the cultural center maintains a digital calendar of events and offers guided tours in multiple languages.
The building preserves cells from its time as a prison where Spanish authorities held independence fighters during the early 19th century.
Location: Pichincha
Location: Quito
GPS coordinates: -0.22045,-78.51315
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:07
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