Monument to Pope John Paul II, Bronze monument near Metropolitan Cathedral, Mexico City, Mexico.
The Monument to Pope John Paul II stands 3.1 meters tall, featuring a bronze statue of the Pope wearing papal vestments and raising his hand in blessing.
The statue was inaugurated in 2007 as a tribute to Pope John Paul II, who made his first visit to Mexico City's Metropolitan Cathedral in 1979.
The Pope's vestment in the monument displays the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, representing the connection between Catholic faith and Mexican religious traditions.
Visitors can find the monument in the western atrium of the Metropolitan Cathedral, accessible through multiple public transportation options in central Mexico City.
The monument was created using more than seven million keys donated by Mexican citizens, weighing approximately five tons in total.
GPS coordinates: 19.43431,-99.13361
Latest update: March 8, 2025 23:09
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