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The '''Palace of Carondelet''' ({{lang-es|Palacio de Carondelet}}, often called '''Palacio de Gobierno''' or '''Palacio Presidencial'''), is the [[Presidential palace]] of the [[President of Ecuador]]. It is located in [[Quito]] on the west side of the [[Plaza de La Independencia]], the city's main square on the street Gabriel García Moreno. It previously served as the seat of the [[Royal Audience of Quito]]. |
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The presidency, vice-presidency, and the Minister of Government occupy the building. Additionally, the building is being converted into a museum by direction of the president. The presidential residence are located on the third floor of the palace, but the president has the option to live there or not. |
The presidency, vice-presidency, and the Minister of Government occupy the building. Additionally, the building is being converted into a museum by direction of the president. The presidential residence are located on the third floor of the palace, but the president has the option to live there or not. |
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| General information | |
| Type | Presidential palace |
| Location | Quito, Ecuador |
| Address | Calle Gabriel García Moreno y Chile |
| Coordinates | 0°13′11″S 78°30′45″W / 0.21972°S 78.51250°W |
| Elevation | 2,820 m (9,252 ft) |
| Current tenants | President of Ecuador |
The Palace of Carondelet (Spanish: Palacio de Carondelet, often called Palacio de Gobierno or Palacio Presidencial), is the Presidential palace of the President of Ecuador. It is located in Quito on the west side of the Plaza de La Independencia, the city's main square on the street Gabriel García Moreno. It previously served as the seat of the Royal Audience of Quito.
The presidency, vice-presidency, and the Minister of Government occupy the building. Additionally, the building is being converted into a museum by direction of the president. The presidential residence are located on the third floor of the palace, but the president has the option to live there or not.
It is named after Francisco Luis Héctor de Carondelet, a president of the Royal Audience of Quito.