The Minerva, Bronze statue at Minerva Roundabout, Guadalajara, Mexico
The bronze figure stands 8 meters tall, holding a spear and shield while wearing a Late Roman ridge helmet and goatskin aegis across its torso.
Governor Agustin Yanez commissioned the statue in 1956 to position Guadalajara as a cultural center, with its unveiling taking place on September 15, 1957.
The statue combines Roman mythology with local identity through its indigenous facial features, based on photographs of women from the Jalisco region.
The monument includes a 25-meter-long pedestal displaying the names of 18 distinguished citizens who contributed to the development of Guadalajara.
The inscription at the base reads in Spanish 'May justice, wisdom and strength guard this loyal city,' reflecting the values associated with the Roman goddess.
Location: Guadalajara
GPS coordinates: 20.67417,-103.38722
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:42
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