Hemicycle to Juárez, Neoclassical monument in Alameda Central, Mexico City, Mexico.
The Hemicycle to Juárez is a neoclassical monument in Alameda Central, Mexico City, made up of twelve white marble Doric columns that support an entablature. At the center sits a sculpture showing President Juárez between two female figures, while lion figures flank the corners.
Construction began in 1906 under President Porfirio Díaz to mark the centennial of Benito Juárez's birth. The dedication took place in September 1910 during the celebrations for the centennial of Mexican independence.
The central figure shows the president seated in civilian dress, flanked by two female forms that represent the homeland and the law. A medallion at the front carries a dedication honoring his role in shaping the nation.
The monument stands along Avenida Juárez and often serves as a meeting point for public events and celebrations. Access is open from all sides, as it sits in the middle of an open area within the park.
In the base sits a sculpture of a republican eagle with outstretched wings, surrounded by neo-Aztec patterns. Two lions accompany the eagle on either side, adding an extra layer of symbolism.
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