Hotel Storico
Questionario
Anno di costruzione: 1707
Qual è la storia dell'immobile?
In the middle of old town of Quito there is a magical place that will make you travel 314 years back in time and live in the Spanish colonial era.
Qual è l'epoca e/o lo stile architettonico in cui è stato costruito l'immobile?
XVIII Century, Spanish built by famous architect Jose Jaime Ortiz who built Sagrario Church, and other at the Historical Centre of Quito, lst Human Patrimony.
L'immobile è circondato da altri edifici storici?
Yes, At the corner we have the Monastery of St. Katryn, at only 400 m of the Independence Square and all churches and Convents, Museums, at the Historical Centre of Quito.
Sono stati eseguiti lavori di restauro?
Yes, in 1935, the famous Italian Architect Antonino Russo, built at front 3 floors neoclassic style.
And in 1906 we restored the whole house, keeping all as it was.
Ci sono elementi di particolare importanza storica nell'edificio?
Yes we have some frescoes, but the best part is the roof at the principal lounge, which is the original, has no nails, only tied with leather and lianas.
Ci sono ospiti importanti o proprietari precedenti che meritano di essere menzionati?
We have been visited by Prince Felipa, now King of Spain, Presidents of Ecuador and other countries, painters, writers, such as Peruvian Poet Vallejo, Musicians, and singers.
Ci sono eventi significativi che hanno avuto luogo nella proprietà in passato?
It was the place where many politicians have gathered, even at this time the new Vice president was here. Also Religious Representatives, the Archbishop used to live in this house as well as the famous Ecuadorean singer, Carlota Jaramillo. And Homero Hidrovo, used to give his concerts here.
L'immobile ha ricevuto certificazioni per il suo status storico?
Yes, the owner has been awarded for her social and art work, and the City has the property as Patrimonial building.
In Casa San Marcos there is history in every object, every work of art and every corner. Blending at times with the spirit of a Museum.
Descriverebbe la sua proprietà come (o lo è mai stata in passato) un: C'è qualcosa che vorrebbe sottolineare, aggiungere o chiarire?
We usually give a tour to all guests, we tell them the history of the house and show them photographs, and books, where we have been mentioned. Also we take the guests for an experience tour on our neighborhood, and climb to the towers of the Monasteries.
