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Monument · Pachuca, Hidalgo
Monumental Clock of Pachuca
A clock tower from 1910, about 40 meters tall, in downtown Pachuca, symbol of the city.
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About Monumental Clock of Pachuca
The Monumental Clock stands in Plaza de la Independencia, in the heart of Pachuca. It was built for the centenary of Mexico's independence and inaugurated in 1910, with a carved stone structure in neoclassical style and about 40 meters in height.
The clock mechanism came from the same English factory that made the one for Big Ben in London, and the carillon chimes on the hour. On the faces of the tower there are marble female sculptures representing independence, liberty, the constitution and reform.
Around the square are the downtown shopping streets, arcades and cafés, and the city climbs the slopes in colorful houses, with the mountain range in the background. At night the tower is lit up.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Half an hour, or longer to stroll through the center.
Best time
At dusk, when the tower is lit and the carillon plays.
How to get there
In Plaza de la Independencia, in downtown Pachuca, within walking distance from central hotels and about 4 km from the bus station.
Tip
Combine it with a paste at the downtown bakeries, the specialty inherited from the English miners.
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Frequently asked questions about Monumental Clock of Pachuca
When was the Monumental Clock of Pachuca built?
It was inaugurated in 1910, for the centenary of Mexico's independence.
Where is the Monumental Clock located?
In Plaza de la Independencia, downtown Pachuca.
How tall is the Monumental Clock?
About 40 meters.