Monument to Ramos de Azevedo

The Monument to Ramos de Azevedo is a bronze and granite structure in the University City district of São Paulo. It features two rows of Doric columns supporting an architrave, topped with a winged bronze figure on horseback that represents progress.

The monument was inaugurated in 1934 on Tiradentes Avenue to honor the architect Ramos de Azevedo. It was relocated in 1973 to the University City district when metro construction threatened its original location.

The monument displays sculptures of the Muses representing crafts such as engineering, painting, sculpture, and architecture. These artistic figures reflect how the city values skilled trades and creative professions in its public spaces.

The monument sits in an open area beside Avenida Professor Almeida Prado and is easy to reach on foot. The location is in the middle of the university campus, so it is best visited during daytime when the grounds are active and more people are around.

Italian-Brazilian sculptor Galileo Emendabili created this work using granite from Itaquera, blending classical column orders with a modern expression of progress. The combination of traditional and contemporary artistic styles makes it a notable example of Brazilian art history from that era.