Fonte da Rampa do Mercado, Public monument at Praça Cairú in Salvador, Brazil
The Fonte da Rampa do Mercado is a modern monument made of fiberglass and metal that rises at Praça Cairú. The structure fills the gap between traffic routes and the historic market ramp, shaping the character of the square.
The monument was built in 1970 after a fire destroyed the original market building and left an empty space. Its construction aimed to revive this area between newly built roads and reconnect it to Salvador's maritime heritage.
The fountain's name references the market ramp and the trading post that once anchored public life in this area. This location holds meaning for locals as a gathering point between the bustling port district and the old city center.
The monument sits near the Lacerda Elevator and Model Market in a central, easy-to-reach location. A protected zone roughly 200 meters around the structure helps preserve this historic site.
The fountain was completely rebuilt from the ground up after a devastating fire in December 2019 and received a modern design. Its 2024 reconstruction made it one of the newest public artworks in the region.
GPS coordinates: -12.97407,-38.51432
Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:07
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