Street Round was fully restored in 2006. Morales Street was the bohemian heart of the historic center in the mid-twentieth century, where there were many homes of artists, artisans, painters, poets and musicians. Unfortunately he suffered a steady decline until the project to resuscitate him again life. Today, the Round has regained its charm with galleries, cafes and shops occupying the old houses. This includes a family that makes the beautiful colored candles in the shape of flowers and are used during religious processions, one that serves the 'pies wind' finest Quito. In the round he will find art galleries, museums, a place with fancy hats and traditional hojalteria where you can buy typical tin toys.
Round was an important connection to the ancient city as access on the south side. Fueen pre-Inca and pre-Hispanic times a path to the river from the city for locals. In the colonial and independence era, the street was an important avenue for bringing patients to the Hospital San Juan de Dios, located at his side, in the western part.
Currently, the hospital is home to a museum class in the city of Quito. La Ronda is located on Calle Morales, between Guayaquil and Garcia Moreno, south of the Plaza Grande in the historic center. The parking stalls located around the Museum of the City "on weekends and most nights these parks are monitored in the open area of \u200b\u200bthe Plaza 24 de Mayo. There is a parking lot located on Calle Guayaquil, very comfortable to leave your car safely and enjoy a night tour through this beautiful street.
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