Monument to the Independence of Brazil
Monument to the Independence of Brazil, Granite and bronze monument at Independence Park, São Paulo, Brazil.
The monument combines granite structures with bronze sculptures, reaching upward with allegorical figures representing Brazilian independence and national unity.
Italian sculptor Ettore Ximenes and architect Manfredo Manfredi constructed this memorial between 1884 and 1926 to mark Brazil's independence centennial.
The central relief panel depicts the Cry of Ipiranga scene, with four corner figures portraying key independence figures including José Bonifácio and Hipólito da Costa.
Visitors can explore the monument grounds daily and access the site through multiple entrances from Independence Park, with guided tours available.
The consecrated crypt inside the monument contains the sarcophagi of Emperor Pedro I and his wives, Maria Leopoldina of Austria and Amélie of Leuchtenberg.
Location: São Paulo
Location: Ipiranga District
Location: South Zone of São Paulo
Inception: 1922
Architects: Ettore Ximenes, Manfredo Manfredi
Creator: Manfredo Manfredi, Ettore Ximenes
Official opening: 1926
Made from material: granite, bronze
Address: Parque da Independência 04261-050
GPS coordinates: -23.57950,-46.61028
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:11
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