Angel of Independence, Victory column at Paseo de la Reforma, Mexico City, Mexico
Description
The Angel of Independence is a victory column in Mexico City standing on a circular platform above Paseo de la Reforma. The column supports a gilded winged figure at its top and rests on a pedestal with bronze sculptures positioned at the corners.
History
President Porfirio Díaz inaugurated the monument on September 16, 1910, to celebrate one century since the start of Mexican independence. An earthquake in 1957 damaged the structure and led to major restoration work on the upper statue and its internal framework.
Culture
The mausoleum beneath the monument contains the remains of Mexican independence heroes, including Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla and José María Morelos.
Practical
The interior of the column opens to visitors on weekends with a permit, requiring a climb of around 200 steps to reach a viewing platform. The platform offers wide views over the surrounding streets and buildings of the city.
Did you know?
A mausoleum beneath the monument holds the remains of several heroes of Mexican independence. This underground chamber remains a place of memory, though it is rarely open to the public.
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