Av. 16 de Septiembre s/n Entre Hidalgo e Independencia , Centro, Guadalajara , Jal.. 44100.
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The Rotonda de los Hombres Ilustres is a monument that was erected in order to honour the memory of various characters who stood out in the history of Jalisco. Designed by Vincent Mendiola in 1951, it has 17 striated columns with a ring of quarry that draw the circle of the rotunda. There are 98 niches, but in fact, very few are occupied. You can also appreciate 11 copper statues and a incense burner in the middle.
It is locate between Alcalde, Hidalgo, Independencia and Liceo avenues.
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This monuemnt was designed by architect Vicente MendiolaA copper statue of Francisco Silva RomeroThe 11 copper statues are the work of sculptor Miguel MiramontesRotonda de los Jalicienses IlustresThe monument is made up of 17 large columnsThe monument illuminated at nightA statue of the Mexican soldier Manuel Macario Dieguez LaraSpectacular lighting lights up the monument
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Av. 16 de Septiembre s/n Entre Hidalgo e Independencia , Centro, Guadalajara , Jal.. 44100.
