It serves as a mausoleum for national heroes like Miguel Hidalgo and José María Morelos. Today, it is the city's primary "emotional epicenter," used for everything from massive soccer celebrations to political protests.
Known officially as the Monumento a la Independencia , this victory column is the definitive symbol of Mexico City. El ГЎngel
The "Angel" is actually a 6.7-meter (22-foot) gilded bronze statue of Nike , the Greek goddess of Victory. She holds a laurel crown symbolizing triumph and a broken three-link chain representing freedom from 300 years of Spanish rule. It serves as a mausoleum for national heroes