Monumento ao Dois de Julho, Independence monument in Campo Grande Square, Salvador, Brazil
The monument stands 25.86 meters tall and features a bronze Corinthian column on a Carrara marble pedestal with cast iron elements throughout its structure.
Inaugurated on July 2, 1895, the monument commemorates Bahia's independence through sculptures depicting the battles of Funil and Itaparica against Portuguese forces.
The central figure represents a native Brazilian warrior equipped with a bow, arrows, and spear, subduing a dragon that symbolizes Portuguese colonial rule.
The monument includes QR codes that visitors can scan with mobile phones to learn about its historical significance and architectural features.
Eight seven-meter-high gas lanterns, crafted by Italian artist Giuseppe Michelucci in 1891, surround the base of the monument.
Location: Salvador
GPS coordinates: -12.98906,-38.52142
Latest update: March 7, 2025 22:46
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