at a glance

as his career progressed he came to occupy a seat in the senate and was given the titles of marshal and minister of war accordingly - he earned many medals and was recognised as a man of courage and bravery, it is a fitting tribute that one of rio's south zone's most important squares would be named in his honor.

in recent years the square has been revived, with numerous improvements such as the building of a metrô station there, which has facilitated the connection of ipanema with copacabana, the city centre and other parts of rio, as well as the construction of an elevator (equivalent in height to a 23-story building), connecting the nearby 'comunidades' (favela communities) of cantagalo and pavão - the improved access has led to an increase in the number of visitors and locals frequenting this area.