Angel of Independence

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Angel of Independence

The Angel of Independence, officially known as Monumento a la Independencia, also known as El Ángel, is an column in Paseo de la Reforma, between Río Tíber and Florencia streets, in Mexico City.[1]

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“Winged Victory”, sculpture that tops the monument.

It was installed in 1910 by president Porfirio Díaz. It keeps the bodies of many heroes.[2]

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