Monument to the Dead of World War II
The Monument to the Dead of World War II, also the Monument to the Brazilian Soldiers of World War II, popularly known as Monumento aos Pracinhas commemorates Brazil's participation and losses in the Second World War.Photo: fernando dallacqua, CC BY 2.0.
- Opening hours: Tuesday—Sunday 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
- Email: comsoc.mnmsgm@gmail.com
- Type: Tourist attraction
- Description: Brazilian war memorial in Rio de Janeiro
- Also known as: “Monument to the dead of World War II”
- Address: 75 Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, 20021-140
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Marina da Glória and National Library.
Marina da Glória
Marina
Photo: Rodrigo Soldon, CC BY 2.0.
Marina da Glória is a marina located in the neighbourhood of Glória in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This venue hosted the sailing events for the 2016 Summer Olympics within the Flamengo Park cluster, from 7 to 19 August 2016. and the 2016 Summer Paralympics. Marina da Glória is situated 420 metres southeast of Monument to the Dead of World War II.
National Library
Library
Photo: Halleypo, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The National Library of Brazil is the depository of the bibliographic and documentary heritage of Brazil. It is located in Rio de Janeiro, the capital city of Brazil from 1763 to 1960, more specifically at Cinelândia square. National Library is situated 790 metres north of Monument to the Dead of World War II.
Brazilian Academy of Letters
Public building
Photo: Wolfhardt, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Brazilian Academy of Letters is a Brazilian literary non-profit society established at the end of the 19th century. The first president, Machado de Assis, declared its foundation on 15 December 1896, with the by-laws being passed on 28 January 1897. Brazilian Academy of Letters is situated 650 metres north of Monument to the Dead of World War II.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Glória and Castelo.
Glória
Suburb
Photo: Rodrigo Soldon, CC BY 2.0.
Glória is a middle-class neighborhood of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is located between the neighbourhoods of Centro and Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro.
Castelo
Quarter
Castelo is a region in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, but not officially recognized as a neighborhood, and officially forms part of the Centro neighborhood. It is generally considered to be located in the region between Avenida Rio Branco, the Santos Dumont Airport and Praça Quinze de Novembro.
Lapa
Suburb
Photo: Halleypo, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Lapa is a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Located in the center of the city, it is famous for its historical monuments and vibrant nightlife. The neighborhood is home to the Arcos da Lapa, an impressive aqueduct constructed by colonial authorities in the mid-18th century.
Monument to the Dead of World War II
- Categories: war memorial, historic site, building, tourism, and monument
- Location: Rio de Janeiro, Grande Rio, Rio de Janeiro, Southeast, Brazil, South America
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Latitude
-22.9166° or 22° 54′ 60″ southLongitude
-43.17364° or 43° 10′ 25″ westInception
August 5th, 1960Open location code
589R3RMG+9GOpenStreetMap ID
way 324035540OpenStreetMap feature
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historic=monumentOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attractionWikidata ID
Q2017454
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In Other Languages
From Arabic to Spanish—“Monument to the Dead of World War II” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “نصب موتى الحرب العالمية الثانية”
- Central Bikol: “Monumento para sa mga Nagadan kan Ikaduwang Gerang Pankinaban”
- Dutch: “Monument to the dead of World War II”
- French: “Monument aux morts de la Seconde Guerre mondiale”
- Hebrew: “האנדרטה לחללי מלחמת העולם השנייה”
- Italian: “Monumento nazionale ai caduti della II guerra mondiale”
- Italian: “Monumento nazionale ai caduti della seconda guerra mondiale”
- Portuguese: “Monumento aos Mortos da Segunda Guerra Mundial”
- Portuguese: “Monumento aos Pracinhas do Rio de Janeiro”
- Portuguese: “Monumento aos Pracinhas”
- Portuguese: “Monumento dos Pracinhas”
- Portuguese: “Monumento Nacional aos Mortos da Segunda Guerra Mundial”
- Russian: “Монумент погибшим во Второй Мировой войне”
- Spanish: “Monumento a los muertos de la Segunda Guerra Mundial”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Paris Square and Praça Pistóia.
Nearby Places
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