This sign is part of the __Rota do Samba de Vila Isabel – Os Três Apitos__ circuit.
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Praça Barão de Drummond was initially named Praça 7 de Março, a name still used by neighborhood residents today. It was named in honor of the date the office of the Viscount of Rio Branco was installed.
Image description: This is a photograph of an urban square, seen from above. On the left, there are trees and metal structures, possibly gym equipment. In the center, there is an open space with benches and people sitting. On the right, there are more trees and a children's play area. In the background, several residential and commercial buildings occupy the horizon. The sky is cloudy, giving the image a gray tone.Praça 7 was conceived as the central point of the original architectural plan for Vila Isabel. Other public spaces pay tribute to important figures in the abolitionist movement, including Teodoro da Silva, Petrocochino, Senator Nabuco, Sousa Franco, Luiz Barbosa, José do Patrocínio, Conselheiro Otaviano, Conselheiro Correia, the Viscount of Abaeté, and Torres Homem — despite also being surrounded by figures who opposed abolition, such as the Baron of Cotegipe. Torres Homem, in fact, played a pivotal role in the fight for the end of slavery, being the only Afro-Brazilian to lead the Ministry of Finance in Brazil, despite all the prejudice he suffered.
Image description: The image is a photograph of a monument located in a square. In the center is a bust statue of Noel Rosa, a Brazilian artist. The statue sits atop a light gray concrete pedestal. In front of the pedestal there is a plaque with information about Noel Rosa. In the background, there is a large tree with green leaves, and to the right, tall buildings and a road with vehicles.Praça Barão de Drummond is currently surrounded by the Convento da Ajuda, which was moved from Cinelândia to the neighborhood of Vila Isabel in the early 20th century. The square is also home to the Noel Birthplace Cultural Center; the Parmê restaurant; Morro dos Macacos hill; and the Noel Rosa Tunnel. The square still features another tribute, an effigy (small stone column) with the profile of Noel Rosa and his guitar, which was inaugurated in 1938.
Image description: This is a photograph of a square with people walking. On the left side, there are tall trees and a metal lamppost. In the center, three people walk together, two children and one adult. The children are wearing colorful backpacks. On the right, there is a tile-covered structure with people sitting on benches. In the background, there are buildings and more trees. The ground is paved with black and white stones. At the bottom of the image, it reads "Renascer das Cinzas Martinho da Vila."Praça Barão de Drummond is home to a gastronomic hub with bars frequented by the Velha Guarda da Unidos de Vila Isabel and other members, as well as food trucks offering various types of food. Notable eateries include Maradona's churrasquinho and Dona Vera's sandwiches. Additionally, the timeless Praça 7 occasionally serves as a cultural stage for samba circles, rap battles, and gatherings of old-school funk lovers.
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