Palacio Municipal de Guayaquil
A 1920s neoclassical city hall with a grand central arcade under a glass roof, facing the Moorish clock tower on the riverside promenade.
The Palacio Municipal de Guayaquil was designed by Italian architect Francesco Maccaferri and built between 1924 and 1928. It is an eclectic neoclassical building with richly carved facades. The highlight is the central arcade running through both wings, where light pours in beneath the iron and glass roof. It faces the Government Palace across the street to the north, and directly in front is the Moorish clock tower on the Malecón, so the two make a good photo pair. The arcade can be visited free of charge on weekdays, roughly 08:00–17:00, and guided tours are offered at certain times.
Opening hours
Weekdays approx. 08:00-17:00
Nearby sights
- Torre Morisca (Clock Tower)
- Malecón 2000 (Malecón Simón Bolívar)
- Guayaquil Municipal Museum
- Parque Seminario (Iguana Park)
- Hemiciclo de La Rotonda
- Guayaquil Metropolitan Cathedral
- Church of San Francisco
- Mercado Artesanal de Guayaquil