Mitad del Mundo y Basílica del Voto Nacional

We started the day of by visiting the Basílica del Voto Nacional. A monumental building constucted in 1988. The Basilica is 140 m (460 ft) long and 35 m (115 ft) wide. It is 30 m (98 ft) high in the sanctuary and 115 m (377 ft) high in the two frontal towers. Both towers can be climbed as well as the transept. The view from up there is magnificent but the climb is special – not sure if the used “ladder constuction” would be allowed in many european countries 😉

There is not much to say about the Mitdal del Mundo besides there are unlimited points on the equator but this “center of the earth” did not even make it to the right place. However, loads of tourist go there every year – so did we 🙂 As soon as you arrive you do know: this is a touristy place! The whole monument is surrounded by shops with junk. Nevertheless, we enjoyed a nice afternoon with some favorouble coffee!

The Basílica del Voto NacionalIMG_2330

The way to the topIMG_2355 IMG_2368

The rooftop and…IMG_2362

…the inside view of the roof including the gangway to the topIMG_2345 Inside view of the cathedral IMG_2339IMG_2341IMG_2378

The center of the worldIMG_2466noooooooo……IMG_2461ahhhhh well ok!IMG_2462 IMG_2460

Group picture with Maik and Tino8

View from the top of the center of the world
Mittelpunkt - Maike

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