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Borba Gato monument, Public monument in Santo Amaro district, São Paulo, Brazil.

The 10-meter tall marble and basalt statue depicts a bandeirante figure on a granite pedestal along Avenida Santo Amaro.

The monument was unveiled in 1963 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Santo Amaro district, designed by local sculptor Julio Guerra.

Four mosaic panels near the monument display scenes from Santo Amaro's past, including indigenous leaders and early Portuguese settlers.

The structure weighs 20,000 kilograms and incorporates old tram tracks from Avenida Santo Amaro within its internal support system.

The monument sparked debates about colonial history, leading to various artistic interventions and social movements throughout its existence.

GPS coordinates: -23.63275,-46.69226

Latest update: June 17, 2025 19:58

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