La Minerva

La Minerva is an iconic statue in Guadalajara, Mexico. It is a bronze sculpture depicting a warrior in a chariot, in the Plaza de la Liberación square in the central part of the city. The statue was made in the 1940s and is a tribute to the country's independence. During the day, you can admire the 51-foot-tall structure and the plaza around it. At night, the monument is lit up for an even more impressive sight. Around it, there is also a museum, a monument to fallen soldiers, a gallery of art, and the spectacular Guadalajara Cathedral. La Minerva is essential to the culture of this lively city.