Monument to General Osório, Military monument sculpture in Praça da Alfândega, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
The Monument to General Osório is a bronze equestrian statue on a granite base in Praça da Alfândega in downtown Porto Alegre. A shallow water feature surrounds the sculpture and emphasizes its presence in the urban landscape.
Sculptor Hildegardo Leão Veloso won a competition in 1929 to create this monument, which was inaugurated in 1933. A severe storm damaged the statue in 1966, after which it was fully restored and returned to its location.
The monument displays inscriptions with General Osório's quotes about duty and civilization that still reflect the values Brazilians associate with this leader. The words are carved into the base and invite visitors to consider his role in shaping the nation.
The monument stands on the central Praça da Alfândega and is easy to reach on foot, with several bus stops nearby. The best time to visit is in the morning or early afternoon when the plaza is less crowded.
A severe storm in 1966 toppled the statue and struck it down, nearly causing total loss to the sculpture. The restoration work that followed brought it back to life, and it has welcomed generations of visitors ever since.
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