Monument Abertura dos Portos, Neoclassical monument at Largo de São Sebastião, Manaus, Brazil
The Monument Abertura dos Portos features a central female figure representing the Amazon region, holding a torch while standing next to Mercury, the god of commerce.
Built in 1900, this monument replaced an original obelisk from 1867 to commemorate the opening of Amazon ports to international maritime trade in 1866.
The monument displays four ships with child figures representing Asia, America, Africa, and Europe, illustrating the global connections of Brazilian maritime commerce.
The monument stands in front of the Amazon Theatre, making it accessible to visitors exploring the historical center of Manaus.
The decorative floor patterns surrounding the monument later influenced the design of the famous Copacabana sidewalks in Rio de Janeiro.
Location: Manaus
Inception: 1899
Creator: Domenico De Angelis
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
GPS coordinates: -3.13031,-60.02253
Latest update: May 19, 2025 23:40
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