Statue of Minerva, Guadalajara
Statue in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A statue of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare (colloquially known as La Minerva), is installed in a roundabout fountain in Guadalajara, in the Mexican state of Jalisco. It is a bronze sculpture supported by a large pedestal that names 18 notable citizens of the city. The statue has indigenous facial features and holds a spear and a shield. The phrase "May justice, wisdom and strength, guard this loyal city" is engraved as well. Initially, the statue was criticized by the citizens, but since then it has become a symbol of the city.
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Statue of Minerva | |
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Artist | Joaquín Arias |
Year | 1957 |
Medium | Bronze sculpture |
Subject | Minerva |
Dimensions | 11 m (36 ft) |
Weight | 4.5 t |
Location | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico |
Coordinates | 20°40′27″N 103°23′14″W |
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