Monument to Christopher Columbus, Monument on Paseo de la Reforma, Mexico City.
The bronze statue of Christopher Columbus stands on a limestone pedestal with four statues of Franciscan friars at its base.
French sculptor Charles Cordier created the monument in 1877 under the commission of businessman Antonio Escandon during Mexico's Porfiriato period.
The monument represents the connection between Mexico's colonial past and European influence through its architectural and artistic elements.
The monument's central location at Paseo de la Reforma makes it accessible by public transportation, including the nearby Metrobus stations.
The monument was removed in 2021 as part of Mexico's examination of historical figures and their representation in public spaces.
Location: Mexico City
Location: Cuauhtémoc
Inception: 1877
Creator: Charles Henri Joseph Cordier
Address: Av. Paseo de la Reforma 96, Tabacalera, Cuauhtémoc, 06600
GPS coordinates: 19.43309,-99.15474
Latest update: May 15, 2025 23:34
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