Monumento ao General Osório, Porto Alegre

Name: Monumento ao General Osório
Address: Porto Alegre, Brazil

#71 among attractions in Porto Alegre

Memorial, Park, Relax in park

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The Monument to General Osório is a public monument located at Praça da Alfândega, in downtown Porto Alegre, erected in honor of Manuel Luís Osório, patron of the Brazilian Army Cavalry and hero of the Paraguay War.

Its construction was decided in 1929, when a contest was opened for its elaboration, whose judging commission was led by General Cipriano da Costa Ferreira. The contest originally foresaw the erection of a pedestrian statue, but the rules were changed and the prize increased, making it possible to modify the plans. The winner was the sculptor from Rio de Janeiro, Hildegardo Leão Veloso.

The statue was cast in Rio de Janeiro, and the monument was inaugurated with great celebrations on August 7, 1933, with the presence of several authorities and family members of the honored one. In 1966 a gale toppled the statue, severely damaging it. After it was restored, it returned to its original position.

The monument consists of a large granite base surrounded by a mirror of water, with an equestrian statue of the general on top. On the sides of the base were inscribed phrases of his authorship: "The happiest date of my life would be the one when I was given the news that civilized peoples celebrated their fraternization by burning their arsenals," and "Soldiers! The mission of commanding free men is easy: just show them the path of duty!".

Elevation: 82 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 30°1'48"S, 51°13'51"W

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Centro (Centro Histórico)Porto Alegre Brazil

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Which popular attractions are close to Monumento ao General Osório?

Nearby attractions include Monumento ao Barão do Rio Branco, Porto Alegre (1 min walk), Santander Cultural, Porto Alegre (2 min walk), Praça da Alfândega, Porto Alegre (3 min walk), Centro Cultural CEEE Erico Verissimo, Porto Alegre (3 min walk).

How to get to Monumento ao General Osório by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monumento ao General Osório:

Bus

Terminal da Lotação Rio Branco • Lines: 05.1 (2 min walk)
Terminal da Lotação Chácara das Pedras / Três Figueiras • Lines: 40.51 (3 min walk)

Metro

Mercado • Lines: 1 (8 min walk)
Rodoviária • Lines: 1 (22 min walk)

Ferry

Terminal Hidroviário de Porto Alegre • Lines: Travessia Porto Alegre - Guaíba (10 min walk)