at a glance

furthermore, the square's beautiful fountain (originally designed by master valentim) which contains four saracura birds and a number of bronze turtles has been restored after being vandalized in 2008 and again in 2010.

praça general osório is well known for hosting the weekly 'hippie fair', the official name of the fair being feira de artesanato de ipanema (handcrafts & art fair of ipanema) - the hippie fair is very popular with travelers and locals alike and offers a wide range of handmade art and crafts, a selection of clothes, food and brazilian musical instruments, it is a lovely place to stroll around on a sunday or for visitors to pick up a unique brazilian souvenir.