Experience the Multi-cultural Charms of Ecuador Quito Experience the Multi-cultural Charms of Ecuador (TAIPEI QUARTERLY 2017 SUMMER Vol.08)Post date：2017-07-14
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Experience the Multi-cultural Charms of Ecuador Quito
Experience the Multi-cultural Charms of Ecuador
Article / Photos｜Secretariat, Taipei City Government
Since September 2014, Taipei City and Quito, the capital of Ecuador, have been in constant communication. Last year, in separate ceremonies at each metropolis, an agreement was signed making Quito Taipei’s latest sister city.
▲ Quito contains countless cultural treasures, many of which were included in the UN’s first list of world heritage sites. (Photo: Secretariat, Taipei City Government)
Building a Friendly Sisterhood With Quito, Ecuador
In February 2014, the present mayor of Quito, Mauricio Rodas Espinel, visited Taiwan as chairman of the United Society Plus Action Party, and was deeply impressed by Taipei City’s development. In May of that year, he became mayor of Quito and a strong booster of the two cities becoming sisters. Consequently an agreement with Taipei was formed, and a partnership forged without state-level diplomatic ties.
Quito was built in the 16th century and now covers 4,230 square kilometers with a population of about 2.67 million people. It survived a devastating earthquake in 1917 and is still the best preserved and least changed historical center in Latin America. Built on Inca ruins, this city has 30 baroque cathedrals and abbeys. Being a mixture of Spanish, Italian, Moorish, Flemish, and indigenous art, this has become known as the Quito Baroque style. With its rich humanity and history, this is a beautiful city well worth exploring.
Experience the Multi-cultural Charms of Ecuador
Article / Photos｜Secretariat, Taipei City Government
Since September 2014, Taipei City and Quito, the capital of Ecuador, have been in constant communication. Last year, in separate ceremonies at each metropolis, an agreement was signed making Quito Taipei’s latest sister city.
▲ Quito contains countless cultural treasures, many of which were included in the UN’s first list of world heritage sites. (Photo: Secretariat, Taipei City Government)
Building a Friendly Sisterhood With Quito, Ecuador
In February 2014, the present mayor of Quito, Mauricio Rodas Espinel, visited Taiwan as chairman of the United Society Plus Action Party, and was deeply impressed by Taipei City’s development. In May of that year, he became mayor of Quito and a strong booster of the two cities becoming sisters. Consequently an agreement with Taipei was formed, and a partnership forged without state-level diplomatic ties.
Quito was built in the 16th century and now covers 4,230 square kilometers with a population of about 2.67 million people. It survived a devastating earthquake in 1917 and is still the best preserved and least changed historical center in Latin America. Built on Inca ruins, this city has 30 baroque cathedrals and abbeys. Being a mixture of Spanish, Italian, Moorish, Flemish, and indigenous art, this has become known as the Quito Baroque style. With its rich humanity and history, this is a beautiful city well worth exploring.
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