up until 1883, it was illegal to install pieces in honor of people, in public spaces in the city of rio - as a result of this law, before 1883, many fountains were built across the city, as a way of artists exhibitioning their works, in the face of bans of statues.

once the law was changed, rio became a hotbed for artistic monuments and statues, adding to the city's cultural richness, and its abundance of public figures - especially because at this time, it was the capital of the country. nowadays, there are statues of all shapes and sizes, in honor of many different people and events, which adorn the city's vibrant public spaces.

firmly a city of the modern world, rio de janeiro underwent much of its development during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, drawing inspiration from the eclectic styles that were already to be found around the world, and then giving them a distinctly carioca makeover.