Monumento a Bento Gonçalves, Bronze equestrian sculpture in Avenida João Pessoa, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
The bronze monument shows General Bento Gonçalves mounted on a horse, standing upon a tall pedestal near Azenha neighborhood entrance.
Created by sculptor Antonio Caringi in 1936, this monument commemorates the centenary of the Farroupilha Revolution that started in 1835.
The statue represents a critical figure in the Rio Grande do Sul independence movement, displaying military leadership through its mounted position.
The monument stands at the intersection of Avenida João Pessoa and Avenida Azenha, accessible by public transportation and within walking distance from Farroupilha Park.
The pedestal features the inscription 'Compatriots! The name of the Homeland has never sounded in vain to my ears' from General Gonçalves 1835 manifesto.
Location: Porto Alegre
GPS coordinates: -30.04416,-51.21410
Latest update: March 9, 2025 09:36
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