Guadalajara, Mexico
Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara
A statue of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare, stands in a roundabout fountain in Guadalajara, Mexico. The bronze sculpture rests on a large pedestal inscribed with the names of 18 notable citizens of the city. Depicted with Indigenous facial features, Minerva holds a spear and a shield, while the pedestal also bears the inscription, "May justice, wisdom and strength guard this loyal city", in Spanish.
- City
- Guadalajara
- Country
- Mexico
- Category
- Historic
- Suggested visit
- About 90 minutes
More places in Guadalajara
- Guadalajara Cathedral
- Tequila, Jalisco
- Diana Theatre
- Plaza de Armas
- Rotonda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres
- Antimonumenta
Background: Wikipedia