Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
The Juárez Hemicycle
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 24, 2018
1. The Juárez Hemicycle Marker
Benemérito
Benito Juárez
La Patria
Benito Juárez
the Nation
Erected 1910.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US.
Location. 19° 26.105′ N, 99° 8.646′ W. Memorial is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is on Avenida Juárez just east of Calle Luis Moya, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Central Mexico and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, 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: Hospicio de Pobres (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); La Casa de Maternidad (about 210 meters away); The Temple of San Juan de Dios
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Temple of Corpus Christi (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding The Juárez Hemicycle. The Juárez Hemicycle is a cenotaph in Mexico City, located in the Alameda Central of the Historic Center, on Avenida Juárez, one of the most important arteries of the Mexican capital. It honors former Mexican President Benito Juárez, whose remains rest in the nearby San Fernando Cemetery. It was built in 1910 under President Porfirio as part of the celebrations of the centennial of Mexican Independence. It was designed by architect Guillermo de Heredia, with sculptures by Lazzaroni.
The monument is one of the largest in Mexico to Juárez, comparable to the statue at the Cerro de las Campanas in Querétaro. It is a fitting tribute to
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 24, 2018
2. The Juárez Hemicycle Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 24, 2018
3. The sculpture of Benito Juárez at the Hemicycle
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 24, 2018
4. The Juárez Hemicycle
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 946 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 4, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
