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Been to Mexico? If so, have you seen that tall column in the middle of a roundabout in Paseo dela Reforma? This column is called dominating the Angel of Independence, or El Angel dela Independencia in the Spanish language. Officially called the Column of Independence or the "Column of Independence. "The column was commissioned in 1902 by President Porfirio Díaz. It was to commemorate the centennial of Mexico as a free country in 1910. Paseo dela Reforma is located in the heart of Mexico City, where real estate group Grupo Mayan operates. EtymologyAlthough structure is widely regarded as a column, people would call the "Angel of Independence", due to the presence of a 6. 7-feet statue of a winged female entity. Originally designed by the sculptor Henry Alciati as a tribute and a representation of the Victory of Samothrace, people may have interpreted the statue as an angel of freedom of independence. Most people say it is wrong to speak of the statue as an angel, because angels are supposed to be sexless. However, the name was general agreement that became part of everyday language of all. Structure and AppearanceThe winged victory is not the only structure in the Column of Independence. At its base is a square flanked by four sides by bronze sculptures representing Law, War, Justice and Peace. There is also a bronze statue of a lion led by a boy who is said to show how innocent children in war, and how they are enforced at the time of peace. You can also find statues of national heroes in Mexico that have contributed to the independence of Mexico to a viceroyalty of Spain. A plate can also be found at the base, with the words "To the Heroes of Independence, The Nation," which means "the nation's independence hero. "The column has a height of 26 meters, and is made of steel and stone. It has also made a capital in the Corinthian style. In the capital, find four eagles with outstretched wings, which are symbols in the coat of arms of ancient Mexico. Of course, at the top of the column, the Angel of Independence can be found with her right hand placing a wreath. Thirty-six meters below it is the statue of Mexican hero Miguel Hidalgo. The left hand of the angel is holding a broken chain. The crown of laurel and the broken chain symbolizes the victory and freedom. Column TourismThe dela Independencia is a major tourist attraction for its historical and artistic symbolism. It doubles as a mausoleum since 1925, when the remains of 12 heroes were taken and buried at the base of the spine. Additionally, a staircase of 200 steps, built within the column. The stairway ends just at the top of the column, where visitors can see an amazing, panoramic view of Mexico City.