Rotonda de los Jalicienses Ilustres
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Rotonda de los Jalicienses Ilustres
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 Mendiola](https://www.travelbymexico.com/jaliatr/jali1628DNPM.jpg)
![A copper statue of Francisco Silva Romero](https://www.travelbymexico.com/jaliatr/jali3432SDBM.jpg)
![The 11 copper statues are the work of sculptor Miguel Miramontes](https://www.travelbymexico.com/jaliatr/jali1582DRCM.jpg)
![Rotonda de los Jalicienses Ilustres](https://www.travelbymexico.com/jaliatr/jali8299EQBM.jpg)
![The monument is made up of 17 large columns](https://www.travelbymexico.com/jaliatr/jali4395PNAM.jpg)