These traditional places signify the beginning of the historic center of the capital.
The San Blas square is known as the start of the historic center of Quito. This place is located in a traditional neighborhood in the center of the capital. It has as a neighbor the old bullring Belmonte and some of the first hotels in the area. In addition, it houses the iconic church of San Blas, built in the 16th century.
Before reaching this characteristic place it is impossible to lose sight of the La Alameda park, as main element it has two lagoons connected by a canal which has served as an accomplice to the canoe ride of many couples in love and families. Its construction began in 1596, but was consolidated in 1786.
The Municipality of Quito In his attempt to fully rescue the historic center, he informed that he will carry out maintenance works to the two neighboring places and roads.
According to information from Metropolitan Institute of Heritage (IMP), it has been planned as of November 8th from 2021 to start with corrective maintenance work in the Plaza de San Blas.
These works will include the intervention in urban furniture, ornamental lighting, operation of the sinks and the replacement of floor finishing materials in walkways and pedestrian platforms
The vehicular traffic routes They will also be intervened, so there will be temporary closures.
For its part, the Metropolitan Public Mobility and Public Works Company (Epmmop) has planned to carry out the resurfacing of six roads in the north access to the historic center starting on Gran Colombia street, in addition to the maintenance of La Alameda park.
Jobs will have a duration of three weeks as of November 8, so they recommended taking alternate routes to avoid discomfort during transfers.
Several entities of the Municipality will work on these two points, such as Epmmop, Metropolitan Transit Agency (AMT), Central Zonal Administration and the Passenger Company. (I)
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