Obelisco da Avenida Rio Branco
Obelisco da Avenida Rio Branco, Historical obelisk in Centro district, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The granite structure stands 18.15 meters tall on Avenida Rio Branco, featuring inscriptions that commemorate the street's urban development and modernization process.
Businessman Antonio Januzzi presented this monument to Rio de Janeiro in 1906, during a period of extensive urban transformation in the city center.
The obelisk, created by artist Eduardo de Sa, represents the architectural heritage of Rio de Janeiro and maintains protected status through INEPAC registration.
Located at the intersection of major streets in Centro, the monument serves as a reference point for orientation in downtown Rio de Janeiro.
Gauchos tied their horses to this obelisk during the 1930 Revolution, transforming it from an urban marker into a symbol of political protest.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Location: Centro
GPS coordinates: -22.91274,-43.17480
Latest update: March 12, 2025 22:31
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