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
Octávio Frias de Oliveira Bridge
2.3 km
Parque Burle Marx
3 km
Centro Empresarial Nações Unidas
2.5 km
Tokio Marine Hall
2.9 km
Glass House
3 km
Chácara Tangará
3.1 km
Hilton Hotel, São Paulo
2.5 km
Plaza Centenário
3 km
Residência Vilanova Artigas II
2.2 km
Sede do BankBoston
1.9 km
Mercado Municipal de Santo Amaro
2.3 km
Ponte Governador Orestes Quércia
2.3 km
Teatro Paulo Eiró
1.8 km
Barbeiro Anedes
2.1 km
Beato Ludovico Pavoni
3 km
A Torre
2 km
Carlos Drummond De Andrade
3.1 km
Panel made out of concrete and tablets
3.1 km
São Paulo Apóstolo
1.5 km
Romeiros de Pirapora
2.2 km
Vôo da Aproximação
3 km
Cinepolis Mais Shopping
2.9 km
Aurora
1.1 km
Cruz De Anchieta
2 km
Moviecom Boavista
2.7 km
Pedras Em Homenagem A Friedrich Naumann
2 km
Mercado Municipal de Santo Amaro (1958)
2.1 km
Antigo Seminário do Espírito Santo
1.4 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes