Figueira das Lágrimas, Historic tree in São Paulo, Brazil
The Figueira das Lágrimas is a fig tree located at Estrada das Lágrimas 505, standing between Avenida Dom Pedro I and a nearby plaza. The site features benches, lighting, and bronze plaques that provide information about this landmark throughout the day.
This fig tree received its name during the Paraguay War in 1864, when mothers gathered beneath it to say goodbye to their sons heading to battle. The tree became a symbol of this pivotal moment in the city's past.
Law students from the nearby law school gather under this fig tree for graduation ceremonies, a custom that has continued for generations.
The site is easy to reach on foot and offers shaded seating areas beneath the tree's canopy. Visitors can explore the area during daylight hours and read the information plaques to learn more about its story.
In 1909, local residents organized protests to protect the tree when urban development plans threatened its branches, leading to its preservation. This grassroots effort shows how much the community valued this landmark.
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