Ouch! Critics Name the 5 Ugliest Monuments in Mérida
There’s no denying that what constitutes good art can be a matter of taste. And Mérida’s historic center is filled with glorious architecture and monuments. But let’s face it, modern Mérida doesn’t always get it right when installing public artwork.
To prove the point, our friends scoured the city and pulled together this (not at all exhaustive) list of the five ugliest monuments in Mérida. See if you agree!
Here Are Mérida’s 5 Ugliest Monuments
5. Parque de La Mariposa (Butterfly Park) in Melitón Salazar
“It looks more like a hybrid of moth, bee, wasp and nightmares,” is the unkind critique.
4. The Xtabay Glorieta
Critics say they’re reminded of Little Red Riding Hood. Hmmmm… sitting atop a teepee, perhaps?
3. The Monument to the Ball Game, fracc. Del Parque
It looks more like a monument to Scotch Tape, according to one local non-fan. Or quite possibly a monument to a can opener? What do you think?
2. The Statue of Jacinto Canek
Located at the end of the avenue of the same name, critics say this does not really honor the famed Mayan revolutionary. And why is he on his knees? It is also known as the monument to King Kong… quite possibly holding an ice cream.
1. Fuente Adefesio
The undisputed first-place winner, according to our critic friends, stands in front of Plaza Fiesta. In 2014, it cost $300,000 pesos to replace a perfectly respectable fountain with this Christmas pudding-like creation.
Photographs and observations by José Repetto
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