In 1978, Colonial Quito was designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The historic center located at the foot of the Andean Mountains sits at an altitude of 2,850m (9,350 feet) above sea level. This section of town is relatively well-kept and nicely lighted at night, so you may appreciate the monuments, plaza, and buildings. The colonial section is comprised of hundreds of colonial building and a dozen or more churches and monasteries, as well as various plazas.
The center of town is the Independence Plaza, which is surrounded by the Presidential Palace, the Cathedral, and the Archbishop's Palace. Here you will find various restaurants and cafés to take a break while visiting. If you want to
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