Die Mitte — Der Welt

: A 30-meter-tall stone structure topped with a five-ton globe. A yellow line painted on the ground allows you to stand with one foot in the Northern Hemisphere and the other in the Southern.

Die Mitte der Welt.: 9783596803361: Steinhöfel, Andreas: Books

"Die Mitte der Welt" (The Center of the World) serves as a gateway to both a physical destination in Ecuador and a beloved coming-of-age story in German literature. Whether you are looking to stand on the Equator or dive into a gripping novel, Die Mitte der Welt

: At the site, you can witness the Coriolis effect by watching water swirl in different directions or try balancing an egg on the head of a nail. Visitor Details : Location : San Antonio de Pichincha, Ecuador.

: Daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (open until 7:00 PM on weekends). : A 30-meter-tall stone structure topped with a

The Ciudad Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the World City) is a famous park located about 26 kilometers north of Quito, Ecuador. It commemorates the 18th-century French-Spanish Geodesic Mission that first mapped the Equator.

: Around $5 for basic entry to $7.50 for a full pass including the museum. 2. The Literary World: Andreas Steinhöfel’s Novel Whether you are looking to stand on the

: Interestingly, modern GPS data suggests the actual Equator is about 240 meters north of the monument at the Intiñan Solar Museum .