Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
Rotunda of Jalisco’s Illustrious
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 6, 2018
1. Rotunda of Jalisco’s Illustrious Marker
Este monumento, parte de la Cruz de Plazas, data de 1952 y fue diseñado por Vicente Mendiola para albergar los restos de los jaliscienses más destacados en el arte, ciencia o labores a favor de la sociedad. Consta de 17 columnas estriadas sin base ni capitel y en su interior hay 98 nichos.
Rotunda of Jalisco’s Illustrious
This monument, which forms part of the Cruz de Plazas dates from 1952. It was designed by Vicente Mendiola to honor the contributions of some of Jalisco’s most notable figures to the fields of art, science and work in benefit to society. It consists of 17 extended columns with no bases or capitals and 98 niches in its interior area.
Erected by Gobierno del Estado de Jalisco.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1952.
Location. 20° 40.655′ N, 103° 20.82′ W. Marker is in Guadalajara, Jalisco. It is on Avenida Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla just east of Avenida Fray Antonio Alcalde, on the left when traveling
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Regionally, this marker is in Western Mexico, in the Bajío, on the Pacific Coast, and in the Sierra Madre. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, a Spanish colony, and the Aztec Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The New Cathedral of Guadalajara (within shouting distance of this marker); Calle de la Soledad (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption (within shouting distance of this marker); Regional Museum of Guadalajara (within shouting distance of this marker); The Street of Royal Tobacco Shops (within shouting distance of this marker); The Episcopal Palace and City Council (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza of the Constitution (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Miguel Hidalgo’s Edict Against Slavery (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 6, 2018
2. Rotunda of Jalisco’s Illustrious and Marker
The rotunda can be seen in the background behind the marker. The rotunda's surrounding park includes statues of many of the "Illustrious of Jalisco". For example, to the right is a statue of Dr. Leonardo Oliva, a noted doctor and pharmacist.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 292 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 29, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
