Sculpture of Frei Bartolomeu Dos Mártires

This monument is in front of the Palace of Maciel Barbosa (Museum) pays tribute to friar Bartolomé de Martyrs, founder of the former convent of Santa Cruz (the Church of Santo Domingo holds his remains are). Made by the sculptor Manuel Rocha in November 2008 to mark the 7th anniversary of his beatification. It represents the Dominican monk sitting on a donkey, on a circular pedestal base where different stages of his life and exploits are represented by bronze reliefs. The monk is considered the most important figure in the city's history, for his dedication to the poor and sick, his remarkable