The Middle of the World

Site north of Quito on the equator commemorating the French geophysical expedition in the 18th century locating the equator (monument in the last pic), and more. The site includes a number of exhibits of some of the unique geophysical effects of being on the equator, including balancing an egg on the head of a nail. There are also displays of Ecuadorian culture, flora and fauna.Läs mer