Monumento a la Mitad del Mundo is an important landmark located in Quito, Ecuador. It marks the exact middle point of the world. The monument stands out with its tall and impressive structure, which was built to commemorate the eighteenth-century geodesic mission. The monument is now a popular tourist attraction, and it includes the Museo Etnografico Mitad del Mundo, which offers information about Ecuador’s history, geography, culture and environment.