located the district of glória, in park eduardo gomes, the landmark monument to the fallen of world war two is one of the most visible and important memorials in rio de janeiro.

easily visible by anyone travelling to the zona sul (south zone) of the city from any of rio's main airports, the monument includes two tall concrete pillars to honor fallen military men and women, a metal sculpture to remember the fallen of the air-force, and a blue panel to remember those fallen at sea.

The iconic Monumento aos Pracinhas  (Monument to the Soldiers), was erected to honor, preserve and disseminate the achievements of Brazilians, who died on European Battlefields during the Second World War.