Angel of Independence, Victory column at Paseo de la Reforma, Mexico City, Mexico
The Angel of Independence rises 36 meters from its base, featuring a golden statue of Nike standing atop a stone column with bronze sculptures at each corner.
President Porfirio Díaz inaugurated this monument on September 16, 1910, marking one century since the beginning of Mexico's independence from Spanish rule.
The mausoleum beneath the monument contains the remains of Mexican independence heroes, including Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla and José María Morelos.
Visitors can access the monument's interior on weekends with a permit, climbing 200 steps to reach a viewing platform with panoramic views of Mexico City.
The seven-ton winged statue at the top underwent restoration after an earthquake in 1957, requiring complete dismantling and reconstruction of its internal structure.
Location: Cuauhtémoc
Inception: September 16, 1910
Architects: Antonio Rivas Mercado
Creator: Enrique Alciati
GPS coordinates: 19.42700,-99.16771
Latest update: September 3, 2025 09:48
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