| Statue of Christopher Columbus | |
|---|---|
 The old statue of Christopher Columbus in 2017. The monument at Columbus Roundabout features a replica. | |
| Subject | Christopher Columbus |
| Location | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico |
| Coordinates | 20°41′44.5″N 103°22′23.62″W / 20.695694°N 103.3732278°W / 20.695694; -103.3732278 |
A statue of Christopher Columbus is installed along Columbus Roundabout, in Guadalajara, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
Description
The statue is supported by a large column. It formerly had a plaque that said "The discoverer of America".
Reception
Around 2008, the statue received unfavorable comments by indigenous groups as it is located in a zone where the statues of several American liberators are located.
See also
References
- "Glorieta Colón, un punto de referencia". La Crónica Jalisco (in Spanish). 26 July 2015. Archived from the original on 11 October 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- "Las glorietas más famosas de Guadalajara". Zona Guadalajara (in Spanish). 14 May 2016. Archived from the original on 22 June 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ^ "Exilio a la estatua de Colón". Gaceta UdG (in Spanish). University of Guadalajara. 13 October 2008. Archived from the original on 11 October 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
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