Square and industrial memory · Volta Redonda, RJ
Praça Brasil
Praça Brasil, in Vila Santa Cecília in Volta Redonda, is part of the landscape of the worker city linked to the Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional.
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About Praça Brasil
Praça Brasil, in Vila Santa Cecília in Volta Redonda, is part of the landscape of the worker city linked to the Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional. The ensemble includes figures of workers created by Hildegardo Leão Velloso and a monumental reference to Getúlio Vargas.
Walk while observing the sculptures, the circulation, and the relationship of the square with the planned neighborhood. The interest is in perceiving how the image of industrial labor was represented in public space. Compare the scale of the figures with the design of the ensemble and look for the information that identifies each element.
The square is also an everyday place, used by residents and by those passing through the Vila. Preserve the pathways and do not climb on the monuments to take photographs. The visit can be related to the urban formation of Volta Redonda, without assuming access to the steelworks. On hot days, choose shaded breaks and adapt the walk to your capacity, respecting the movement of other people.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
The walk includes reading the sculptures and the ensemble of Vila Santa Cecília.
Best time
Seek comfortable light to observe the figures and avoid intense heat.
How to get there
Praça Brasil is in Vila Santa Cecília, in Volta Redonda; choose an arrival point close to the pedestrian paths.
Tip
Look at the figures of the workers as a representation of the industrial city.
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Frequently asked questions about Praça Brasil
What is the square's connection to CSN?
It is part of Vila Santa Cecília, formed in the context of the establishment of the steel industry.
Who created the figures of the workers?
The sculptures are by Hildegardo Leão Velloso and contribute to the visual memory of the ensemble.