Visit the Angel
Neighborhood: Zona Rosa
Nearest Train: Sevilla
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This beautiful monument commemorates the centennial of Mexico's War of Independence, which over the course of time has become a symbol of the city itself. A golden statue of Winged Victory, affectionately referred to as El Ángel crowns a tall Corinthian column, sculpted by Antonio Rivas Mercado and erected in 1910. Beneath its pedestal lie the skulls of some of the main protagonists of the Mexican independence movement, honoured by an undying votive flame. Four figures sculpted in carrara marble sit at the four corners of the base of the column representing Peace, War, Law and Justice. A lion stands among them, crowned with laurels. The statues of war heroes stand at the base of the column.
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I would love to go back again already
I really like this place because it was were i was born but I moved to the united stated when I was ...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Apr 15 2009
My Angel
I have visited Mexico almost every summer since we moved away when I was 3. Every time we go back m...
Reviewed by:MJM from on Jan 12 2007
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