Monumento a los Héroes de la Independencia
The Monument to the Heroes of Independence is the most noted of Mexico City's exceptional public sculptures and monuments. The "Angel" is both a landmark and homage to those who lost their lives fighting for independence. It's also a central stage -- along with the zócalo -- for many of Mexico City's celebrations and demonstrations. Set upon a tall marble and Italian granite base, the golden angel is an important and easily discerned guidepost for travelers. A creation of Antonio Rivas Mercado, the 7m-high (23-ft.) gold-plated bronze angel, cast in Florence, Italy, was completed in 1906 at a cost of $2.5 million. The monument's height is 45m (148 ft.). It was renovated in 2006.
The Monument to the Heroes of Independence is the most noted of Mexico City's exceptional public sculptures and monuments. The "Angel" is both a landmark and homage to those who lost their lives fighting for independence. It's also a central stage -- along with the zócalo -- for many of Mexico City's celebrations and demonstrations. Set upon a tall marble and Italian granite base, the golden angel is an important and easily discerned guidepost for travelers. A creation of Antonio Rivas Mercado, the 7m-high (23-ft.) gold-plated bronze angel, cast in Florence, Italy, was completed in 1906 at a cost of $2.5 million. The monument's height is 45m (148 ft.). It was renovated in 2006.
