Marco da Fundação da Cidade do Salvador
Marco da Fundação da Cidade do Salvador, Stone monument and mosaic at Porto da Barra Beach, Brazil
The memorial contains a 6-meter limestone pillar with Portuguese Crown symbols and a ceramic tile panel depicting historical scenes of Salvador.
The monument opened on March 29, 1952, marking the 400th anniversary of Salvador's establishment by Portuguese governor Tomé de Sousa in 1549.
Portuguese artisan João Fragoso crafted the stone pillar while Eduardo Gomes created the mosaic panel based on designs by Joaquim Rebocho.
The monument underwent restorations in 2013 and 2017, receiving official landmark status from Salvador's mayor on January 27, 2019.
The ceramic panel measures 4.2 meters in length and 1.97 meters in height, featuring intricate details of the first Portuguese settlers' arrival.
Location: Salvador
Inception: March 29, 1952
Creator: João Fragoso
Made from material: Lioz
GPS coordinates: -13.00202,-38.53297
Latest update: October 16, 2025 14:43
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