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Trait The Beethoven statue in Mexico

In Mexico City, near the Palace of Bellas Artes, is a monument dedicated to Beethoven. It commememorates the centenary of the ninth symphony. It was a gift from the German colony to the city of Mexico.

The sculptor Goldenbech created this representation following the famous death mask in 1921.

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Trait Other busts of Ludwig van Beethoven in Mexico

Bust of Ludwig van Beethoven in Torreón Coahuila, Mexico, outside of a school for children with hearing problems.

The text says (approximately): 'he only disability that really exists is that of the soul'.

Many thanks to Patricio Samuel Medina Arellano
for this information and for his picture

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Bust of Beethoven placed in the city of Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico, in the Beethoven street of a neigbourhood named "Electricistas".

Many thanks to Patricio Samuel Medina Arellano
for this information and for his picture

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