Puerta de La Circasiana, Neoclassical arch in Parque El Ejido, Quito, Ecuador
The Circasiana Arch stands 8 meters tall and 10 meters wide at the northern end of El Ejido Park, featuring intricate stone carvings and symmetrical design.
Built in 1925 by sculptor Luis Antonio Mideros, the arch originally served as the entrance gate to the Jijon y Caamano family's Circasiana Palace gardens.
The semicircular plaza beneath the arch transforms into an open-air art gallery during weekends, where local artists display their paintings and sculptures.
The monument remains accessible throughout the year without entrance fees and marks the starting point of Amazonas Avenue, a main road in Quito.
The structure was relocated intact during the 1980s when the Jijon family donated it to Quito Municipality, preserving its original architectural elements.
GPS coordinates: -0.20811,-78.49729
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:31
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