Places to visit in Guadalajara
Parks and Squares

Rotonda de los Jalicienses Ilustres

Rotonda de los Jalicienses Ilustres
Parks and Squares

Rotonda de los Jalicienses Ilustres

Av. 16 de Septiembre s/n Entre Hidalgo e Independencia , Centro, Guadalajara , Jal.. 44100.

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All day.

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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
This monuemnt was designed by architect Vicente Mendiola
A copper statue of Francisco Silva Romero
A copper statue of Francisco Silva Romero
The 11 copper statues are the work of sculptor Miguel Miramontes
The 11 copper statues are the work of sculptor Miguel Miramontes
Rotonda de los Jalicienses Ilustres
Rotonda de los Jalicienses Ilustres
The monument is made up of 17 large columns
The monument is made up of 17 large columns
The monument illuminated at night
The monument illuminated at night
A statue of the Mexican soldier Manuel Macario Dieguez Lara
A statue of the Mexican soldier Manuel Macario Dieguez Lara
Spectacular lighting lights up the monument
Spectacular lighting lights up the monument
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Av. 16 de Septiembre s/n Entre Hidalgo e Independencia , Centro, Guadalajara , Jal.. 44100.