Liberation Square

The Liberation Square is one of the most emblematic of the historic centre of Guadalajara. It was designed by architect Ignacio Díaz Morales in 1947, on the initiative of architect Luis Barragán and engineer Aurelio Aceves, and presented to Governor J. Jesús González Gallo. It was completed in 1953 and is part of the so-called "Square Cross" that reorganized and modernized the heart of the city. Also known as the "Two of Copas" square for its two great sources or the "Three Powers Square," it houses a bronze sculpture by Miguel Hidalgo, commemorating the decree that abolished slavery in Mexico. The square measures approximately 148 by 68 meters and is designed as an open space with bins, walkers and trees of strawberries and tabachines, providing a space for rest and meeting between the Cathedral and the Degollado Theatre. It is a symbol of Guadalajara's transit to urban modernity.