Built in 1910 to celebrate the centennial of Mexico’s War of Independence, it was commissioned by President Porfirio Díaz and designed by architect Antonio Rivas Mercado.
The "Angel" is actually a 6.7-meter (22-foot) gilded bronze statue of Nike , the Greek goddess of Victory. She holds a laurel crown symbolizing triumph and a broken three-link chain representing freedom from 300 years of Spanish rule. El ГЎngel
It serves as a mausoleum for national heroes like Miguel Hidalgo and José María Morelos. Today, it is the city's primary "emotional epicenter," used for everything from massive soccer celebrations to political protests. Built in 1910 to celebrate the centennial of
Due to the unstable lakebed soil of Mexico City, the surrounding ground is sinking while the monument—which is heavily reinforced—remains stable, making it appear to "rise" over time; additional steps have been added to the base to bridge the gap. 2. El Ángel (2018 Film) It serves as a mausoleum for national heroes
Known officially as the Monumento a la Independencia , this victory column is the definitive symbol of Mexico City.
The name "" most commonly refers to two major cultural icons: the iconic Angel of Independence monument in Mexico City and the stylized 2018 Argentine crime film based on a notorious real-life serial killer. 1. The Angel of Independence (Mexico City)