Monumento aos Bandeirantes, Bronze monument near historical center in Santana de Parnaíba, Brazil.
The Monumento aos Bandeirantes is a large outdoor monument with 23 bronze sculptures extending across 60 meters in length. The figures are distributed along a spacious ground area that forms an expansive sculptural installation.
Sculptor Murilo Sá Toledo created this monument, which was unveiled in 2006 and depicts Portuguese explorers who ventured into Brazil's interior during colonial times. It commemorates these expeditions through bronze sculpture.
The monument depicts interactions between Portuguese settlers, indigenous peoples, and African individuals through detailed bronze figures. These representations allow visitors to observe how different groups are portrayed in this historical narrative.
The monument is located at a crossroads near the historical center of Santana de Parnaíba and is easy to access. Visitors can combine it with other attractions in the old town.
One figure depicts an explorer confronting a jaguar, while others include local animals such as monkeys and toucans. This level of detail makes the installation a blend of human figures and representations of local wildlife.
Location: Santana de Parnaíba
Address: Estr. dos Romeiros, 8335 - Centro, Santana de Parnaíba - SP, 06501-001
GPS coordinates: -23.44407,-46.91238
Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:15
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