# Minerva Fountain

Guadalajara, Mexico

The Minerva Fountain crowns a busy roundabout marking Guadalajara's western gateway. Unveiled in 1957, this 8-meter bronze goddess by Joaquín Arias holds a spear and shield, ringed by water jets, a modern emblem of the city as the Athens of Mexico.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Minerva Fountain, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 20.67439, -103.38739

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