Monumento a la Revolución
Photo by Ivan Hernandez, licensed under Creative Commons
This week marks the 99th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution and there's a big celebration in store next year, when besides being 100 years since the Revolution, it will also mark the bicentennial of Mexican independence. Read more about Mexico's 2010 Bicentennial Celebrations.
The Monumento a la Revolución is located in Mexico City in the Colonia Tabacalera. The monument was built between 1932 and 1938 using the foundation of what was to be a legislative palace under president Porfirio Diaz, who was deposed during the revolution. The remains of some of the important leaders of the Mexican Revolution are contained in crypts in the four columns of the monument, including Francisco Madero, Venustiano Carranza, Francisco "Pancho" Villa, Plutarco Elías Calles and Lázaro Cárdenas. A museum dedicated to the Mexican Revolution is located beneath the monument.
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What a handsome monument! Interesting that it is also a mausoleum of sorts.
That is beautiful! The lines of it have a Moorish flavor, and how wonderful that it is more than just simply a monument.
How interesting – facts I never knew. I think I need to learn more about Mexico’s history!
Great pic, and thanks for the interesting mini-history lesson.
Awesome monument and unforgettable reminder of times past.