El Pípila Monument, Guanajuato, Independence monument on San Miguel hill in Guanajuato, Mexico
The pink quarry stone monument features a 28-meter-tall statue depicting Juan José de los Reyes Martínez holding a torch above the city.
The monument commemorates El Pípila's act of burning the Alhóndiga de Granaditas wooden door during Mexico's independence struggle in September 1810.
The monument houses a museum inside its pedestal that exhibits historical documents and artifacts related to Mexican independence movements.
Visitors can reach the monument via the funicular railway from Teatro Juárez or by following the pedestrian paths from Plaza de los Ángeles.
The monument's observation deck provides a complete view of Guanajuato's downtown, revealing the colonial architecture and mining district layout.
Location: Guanajuato City
Official opening: September 1939
GPS coordinates: 21.01440,-101.25400
Latest update: May 16, 2025 14:27
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