Roots EarthSao Paulo, Brazil
Monument to the Bandeiras
Sculpted in granite by Victor Brecheret and completed in the 1950s, this monument near Ibirapuera Park depicts the bandeirante expeditions surging forward. A celebrated artwork, it is now a contested symbol of Brazil's colonial past.
What the app adds
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Location
Coordinates: -23.58, -46.6607