The Persecuted - Monument

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Setúbal > Almada > Almada > Almada Velha

Historical Context

, Emergence after the Carnation Revolution in Portugal.

, Represents the transformation of the urban space of Almada.

Urban Identity

, Reflects the change of symbols and forms in public space.

, Importance of the Municipal Administrative Commission in this process.

Popular Participation

, Decentralization of power and greater involvement of the community in urban management.

, Role of Residents' Commissions and other popular organizations.

Reconfiguration of Urban Space

, Reflects political and social changes post-April 25th.

, Reorganization of neighborhoods and changes in social hierarchy.

Public Sculpture "The Persecuted"

, Conceived as a protest against the dictatorship.

, Installation marked by political controversies.

Location and Importance

, Located in the Praça do Movimento das Forças Armadas (Armed Forces Movement Square).

, Symbolic landmark in the city, reinforces Almada's post-revolutionary identity.

Politics of Memory

, Emergence of other monuments to reaffirm democratic values.

, Replacement of symbols associated with the fascist regime.

Continuous Transformation

, Urban changes have affected the centrality of the monument over the years.

, Reflection of the evolution of Almada's urban identity.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt