Monument to the Independence of Brazil: sculpture in São Paulo, Brazil

Ettore Ximenes: Italian sculptor (1855-1926)

Parque da Independência: park in São Paulo

São Paulo: most populous city in Brazil

20th century: time period between January 1, 1901, and ended on December 31, 2000

Ipiranga District: district of São Paulo city

park: permanently dedicated recreation area, often open to the public and generally characterized by natural, historic, or landscape features

stairs: construction designed to bridge a large vertical distance by dividing it into steps

tree: perennial woody plant

architectural heritage monument: type of cultural heritage monuments (buildings)