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Mexico Angel of Independence

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The Angel of Independence, most commonly known by the shortened name El Ángel and officially known as Monumento a la Independencia ("Monument to Independence"), is a victory column on a roundabout on the major thoroughfare of Paseo de la Reforma in downtown Mexico City. El Ángel was built in 1910 during the presidency of Porfirio Díaz by architect Antonio Rivas Mercado, to commemorate the centennial of the beginning of Mexico's War of Independence.

Photography Tips

24-70mm zoom lens and tripod recommended

Travel Information

The Monument of Independence is known as the Angel of Independence it located in the heart of Zona Rosa.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Just a few people

Best Timing Blue hour/at night

Sunrise & Sunset 07:05 - 18:05 | current local time: 04:18

Photo Themes Angel de La Independencia Angel of Independence Mexico Mexico City Monumento a la Independencia

Locations Mexico City

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