Monumento aos Heróis de Laguna e Dourados, Military memorial in Urca, Brazil.

The Monumento aos Heróis de Laguna e Dourados is a 15-metre monument in Praça General Tibúrcio, Urca, Rio de Janeiro. It has a white granite base with a circumference of 53 metres, bronze high-reliefs and life-size statues of Colonel Camisão, the guide Lopes and Lieutenant Antônio João, and a six-metre granite column topped by a winged bronze figure of Glory.

The idea for the monument was launched in 1920 by then-lieutenant Pedro Cordolino de Azevedo, and a competition drew 16 artists; Antonino Pinto de Matos won first prize. The bronze was cast from old cannons used by the same heroes. The inauguration, first planned for 29 December 1938, was postponed for weather and took place on 15 November 1941, presided over by Getúlio Vargas.

The bronze figures show soldiers in moments of determination, keeping alive the memory of their courage. Visitors can observe the facial expressions and postures of the statues, which reflect the resolve of those honored.

The memorial sits on a public square that is easy to reach on foot and offers clear views of the surroundings. Visitors should note that sunny conditions mean limited shade, so reading the bronze inscriptions is best done from different angles.

An underground chamber beneath the monument holds the remains of soldiers who died in these conflicts. This hidden aspect makes the site a true mausoleum for those who fell.