The Angel of Independence

The Mexican Independence Monument is located in the central square of Mexico City's Reform Avenue. Go up the steps along the white marble stairs and look up at the cylindrical monument pointing to the sky. The angel is 6.7 meters high and weighs 7 tons. The golden angel held up a laurel crown, a symbol of victory and glory for the Mexicans. The Independence Monument was built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Mexican War of Independence. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on January 3, 1902, and the inauguration ceremony was held on September 16, 1910. It was completed by Mexican architects and French sculptors. It is a Mexican A symbol of the people's spirit of independence, it is also a sign of victory for the Mexican people against foreign aggressors and for national independence. There are high-end hotels, restaurants, and malls nearby. Many tourists take photos below, and people who get married always come here to take pictures, so there are often many luxury cars and extended Hummers nearby.