Monumento a los Héroes de la Independencia
A first monument to Independence was designed in the Seat of the Constitution without it got to be constructed. He was president Antonio Lopez of Santa Ana who, after summoning an aid, assigned to the project to the architect Lorenzo to him of the Hidalga. The design consisted of a great commemorative column flanked by sources, its construction began in 1843 but, due to the unstable situation of the country, the socle, or plinth was only finished, that would support the column; this plinth baptized to the seat of the Constitution like? the Socle.
A second project of monument to Independence corresponds to Maximiliano emperor of Hapsburg, that orders to the engineer Ramon to it Rodriguez Arangoity; it either did not get to be made. She was not but until the government of general Porfirio Diaz when, in the occasion of the celebrations of the Centenary of Independence, it was managed to conclude the present monument.
Monumento a los Heroes de la Independencia: Mexico City
Monumento a la Revolución
Explanada de los Heroes: Monterrey
Calle Independencia: Guadalajara
Calle Independencia is the main street through this town. It has been refurbished and looks quite fancy and inviting. However, once you leave this main street you are away from the shops that sell the quality items. I walked around some of the side streets and I did find some shops, but nothing of the caliber of those shops along Calle Independencia.
This street is open to pedestrians only. The buildings along this street date from the late 17th century to the 20th century. They used to serve as homes for wealthy Guadalajarans back when Tlaquepaque was its
Parque Mirador Independencia: Guadalajara
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Capilla de los Dulces Nombres: Monterrey
Situated in the Macroplaza are, the Capilla de los Dulces Nombres offers a beautiful garden and fountains for the visitors. Macroplaza is a hotel area, and many attractions in the city are located near it. Capilla de los Dulces Nombres plazas covers an area of 40 hectares of esplanades, fountains and gardens, around which the main public and historic buildings of the city are located. This plaza is one of the largest plazas in the world. Its second level underground has restaurants and brand name shops. Some of the buildings which surround this place are
Antiguo Palacio Federal: Monterrey
Built later than the Government Palace, this functioned as the headquarters of the Federal Executive power. This construction dates back to 1928, and thanks to its original style of straight lines, intense white color, and abundant large windows, it contrasts strongly with the pink stone of the Explanada de los Heroes and with the modern constructions around it. It is also known as the Edificio de Correos (Post Office Building). It was the object of important refurbishment in 1963 and today it looks practically the same as when it was built.
Open Hours: 9am-5pm Mon-Fri
Address:
Zaragoza y 5 de
Rotonda de los Hombres Ilustres
Attraction type: Park
This park was built in 1954 to celebrate 17 of the leading intellectuals in the region's history and includes bronze statues of each.
Los Arcos: Guadalajara
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Los Dinamos: Mexico City
