the angel of independence

This is the famous angel of independence in Mexico, located on paseo de la reforma. It was constructed by the arquitect Antonio Rivas Mercado; who built the Teatro Juarez in Guanajuato, as well.

This monument was made in order to honor the begineers and later heroes of our independence. Such as Miguel Hidalgo I. Costilla, Vicente Guerrero and Ignacio Allende. On The base of this monument there are some statues that represent peace, law, justice and war.

It was inagurated on september 16th 1910, so as to celebrate the centenary of the mexican independence. Many people attended this special happening.

This monument is (toguether with the zocalo) an important place where people gather either for protesting or celebrate national facts of relevance.

The last picture represents with a cow this important monument.

There was a cow parade on Reforma street, The cows were sponsored by many different companies, and they came up with idea of a cow representing the angel of independence.