Marco Padrão, Historical memorial in São Vicente, Brazil.
Located on Pedras do Mato islet near Biquinha Beach, the Marco Padrão stands as a cylindrical monument with a quadrilateral prism displaying four historical shields.
The memorial was constructed in 1933 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of São Vicente's founding and honors Portuguese navigator Martim Afonso de Souza's arrival in 1532.
The monument features an armillary sphere and the Cross of Christ, representing Portuguese maritime exploration and religious influence in early Brazilian colonization.
The memorial site offers panoramic views of Porchat Island and Santos Bay, with accessible pathways leading to the observation points near Biquinha de Anchieta.
The structure includes four distinct shields representing 16th-century Portugal, Martim Afonso de Souza, the Order of Christ, and the Brazilian nation.
GPS coordinates: -23.97252,-46.38456
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:04
São Vicente Suspension Bridge
544 m
Engenho dos Erasmos
3.5 km
Itararé Beach
1.7 km
Itaipu Fortress
5 km
Memorial das Conquistas - Santos Futebol Clube
5.2 km
Memorial of the Conquest
5.2 km
Pedra da Feiticeira
2.6 km
Xixová-Japuí State Park
3.8 km
Niemeyer Monument
1.7 km
Biquinha de Anchieta
186 m
Santos Botanical Garden
4 km
Surf Museum
3.5 km
José Menino beach
3.6 km
Gonzaga beach
5.2 km
Cine Roxy Brisamar
559 m
Surfista by Daniel Leandro Gonzalez (bronze, 2001)
4.3 km
Homage to the Discovery of America
4.3 km
Monumento ao 4º Centenário do Descobrimento do Brasil
315 m
O Ciclista Trabalhador
1.9 km
Remanescentes da Vila Colonial e Porto das Naus
952 m
Parque Roberto Mário Santini
3.5 km
Aos Imigrantes Japoneses
3.5 km
Statue of Saturnino de Brito (Santos)
3.8 km
Homenagem ao Pioneiro do Surf Brasileiro
4.3 km
Monument of 100 Years of Japanese Immigration
3.5 km
Monumento Lusíadas
1.5 km
Bust of Martins Fontes (Santos)
4.5 km
Bust of Manuel da Nóbrega (São Vicente)
1.6 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes