Rotonda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres

Rotonda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres is a neoclassical circular monument in Guadalajara's Centro Histórico built with seventeen columns of quarry stone. Twenty-two bronze statues encircle the structure, representing notable individuals from the region.

The monument was built in 1952 by architect Vicente Mendiola and features ninety-eight niches dedicated to important figures. It stands as a physical record of the major contributions that shaped Jalisco's growth.

The rotunda honors figures from literature, architecture, politics, and the arts who shaped Jalisco. As you walk around it, you can read the names of these creators and thinkers on the bronze statues.

The monument sits at the intersection of Alcalde Avenue and Hidalgo Street, right next to Guadalajara Cathedral. You can freely walk around and explore it from every angle.

A permanent flame burns in the central fire vessel, serving as a living memorial to those honored here. The inscription 'Jalisco a sus hijos esclarecidos' etched into the stone adds a solemn touch to the entire space.