Monument to the Revolution, CDMX

Location: Mexico City, Mexico

Tags: Monument, City, New Year Eve

The Monument to the Revolution ( Monumento a la Revolución ) is the centrepiece of this live streaming webcam from Hotel Casa Blanca in Mexico City , CDMX, Mexico . Located in the Republic Square ( Plaza de la República ), it commemorates the Mexican Revolution, which ended in 1920. Designed by Mexican architect Carlos Obregón Santacilia , the monument features a massive dome reminiscent of the Pantheon in Rome. Originally intended as the Federal Legislative Palace (P alacio Legislativo Federal ) during Porfirio Díaz's presidency, construction began in 1910 but was halted due to the revolution. Later completed in 1938, it served as a tribute to revolutionary heroes, housing the remains of several prominent revolutionary figures such as Francisco I. Madero, Venustiano Carranza, Plutarco Elías Calles , Francisco Villa , and Lázaro Cárdenas . Its distinct Art Deco style and towering height dominate the Mexico City skyline. Visitors can take the lift to the top to enjoy stunning panoramic views of Mexico City. Hotel Casa Blanca , strategically situated in the heart of Mexico City, provides a prime vantage point for observing this iconic monument and the city's bustling life. To locate Hotel Casa Blanca and the Monument of the Mexican Revolution, the world's tallest triumphal arch, in the heart of Mexico City, please see our map further down the page.