The Ángel de la Independencia is one of Mexico City’s most famous civic monuments. It stands on Paseo de la Reforma and commemorates the War of Independence and the heroes associated with it. The monument was inaugurated in 1910 during the Porfiriato, as part of the centennial celebrations of Independence.

For citizenship learners, the useful details are its location, its independence theme, and its association with architect Antonio Rivas Mercado. It is also a mausoleum for several independence heroes, making it both a city landmark and a national memorial.