This monument to the dead sits in Flamingo Park and recognises the 467 Brazillians who died in Italy in World War 11.It is a clean , cold and neat area but not that special although the views around are great.

On the shores of Enseada da Gloria a swept wing monument rises high above the uniformed soldier always on duty standing vigil with a red/white pennant flag on a long staff. He stands at ease in front of the eternal flame. It is an imposing, yet beautiful monument altogether. A huge parade terrain fronts a set of coal black stairs leading up to his post. There are other parts, including a modern art sculpture and a highly stylized trio of soldiers. There’s also an impressive artillery piece and some water features. Getting to the monument involves a long detour on foot or a “frogger” exercise dodging the racing traffic on Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, aka The Aterro. There don’t seem to be many visitors here.