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
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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Explanada de los Heroes: Monterrey
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
Campeche
81 Highway 180 enters the city as the divided Avenida Resurgimiento, which passes either side of the huge Monumento al Resurgimiento, a stone torso holding aloft the torch of Democracy_ Originally the trading village of Ah Kim Pech, it was here that the Spaniards, under Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba, first disembarked on Mexican soil (22 March 1517) to replenish their water supply. .For fear of being attacked by the native population, they quickly left, only to be attacked later by the locals further south in Champotdn, where they were forced to land by appalling weather conditions at sea.
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Zocalo: Oaxaca City
The city square is called Plaza Principal or the Zocalo. Actually it is 2 squares: one is a park with a bandstand and trees for shade; while the other contains shops and outdoor cafes. On a typical day people from all walks of life are seen at the Zocalo including protesters, soldiers, bands and groups of singing children adding to the atmosphere. At night the area fills with street musicians and vendors who sell a variety of foods and crafts. The zocalo has been the heart of Oaxaca for nearly 500 years, since it was laid out by
Barranca de Oblatos (Oblatos Canyon) : Guadalajara
This place is one of more impressive the natural spaces. It contains one of biomas more interesting of Mexico, the Tropical Forest Caducifolio, whose particularitity resides in lost of leaves at least the 7 months to the year. In order to be able to appreciate in all their magnitude this natural wonder viewpoints have been constructed to three parks: Viewpoint of Huentitán, Park Viewpoint Independence and Dr.ATL Viewpoint; as well as, the park of games and the zoological Guadalajara.
Also it has a pretty and impressive cascade that calls tail to him of horse in
Mexico is ready for some football
They call them the "49s" here. The "Cuarenta Nueves." No "ers," as they're known north of the border. They're not quite the team of choice, either, but that's understood when games of the Dallas Cowboys have been televised here for years.
"Vaqueros and the Raiders," said Moises Andrade, a chauffeur, when asked his favorites in the pros. But it's the "49s" and the "Cardenales de Arizona," who Sunday night face each other in what will be the first league game in the 83-year history of the NFL to be played outside the United States.
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