Monumento aos Heróis de Laguna e Dourados, Military memorial in Urca, Brazil.
The Monument to the Heroes of Laguna and Dourados stands 15 meters tall, featuring bronze statues and granite elements at General Tiburcio Square in Rio de Janeiro.
President Getulio Vargas inaugurated this monument in 1945 to honor soldiers who fought in the battles of Laguna and Dourados during the Triple Alliance War.
The memorial includes life-size bronze statues of Colonel Camisao, Guide Lopes, and Lieutenant Antonio Joao, depicting their actions during combat operations.
Visitors can read historical information from bronze inscriptions and plaques surrounding the monument while enjoying views of Sugarloaf Mountain in the background.
An underground crypt beneath the monument contains the remains of the heroes from Laguna and Dourados, including Colonel Camisao and Guide Lopes.
GPS coordinates: -22.95495,-43.16588
Latest update: March 7, 2025 02:12
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