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O Tubo sculpture with vegetation and nearby buildings in the background
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Monumento ao Surfista

Praia dos Molhes

The sculpture O Tubo celebrates surfing in Torres beside SAPT and Chalé Memorial do Surf.

AreaPraia dos MolhesRoute typeOutdoor sculpture in a squareIdeal forPublic art and surfing historyBest time to visitDaytime to appreciate the details

+10 pts in the ranking when stamped

In-person stamp

Stamps are collected on site, with your phone and the official QR code.

  1. Go to Monumento ao Surfista
  2. Find the official sign with the QR code
  3. Scan it with your phone and confirm your location
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About

Unveiled in 1988 with sponsorship from SAPT, Monumento ao Surfista was created by artist Leda Christina Nácul. Titled O Tubo, the reinforced-concrete sculpture depicts a surfer riding a wave.

It stands in the square beside SAPT, near Chalé Memorial do Surf, forming part of a walk through the city’s surfing heritage.

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Location

Route

Praça junto à SAPT e ao Chalé Memorial do Surf, Praia dos Molhes, Torres, RS

Part of

Passaporte Torres · Circular route0 / 11

Torres Cultural Route

  • +100 pts in order within 48 h+50 pts for just completing it

Discover the history of surfing, local crafts, public art and the historical and religious heritage of Torres at eleven stops, from the Molhes to the Centro and Santinha. The route runs from north to south, keeping the two Vésta Shopping sculptures and the Centro Histórico stops together. Follow the stamp order and check opening times for indoor visits. Casa da Terra reports opening hours of 9 am–6 pm in winter and 9 am–8 pm in summer. Choose dry weather for Caminho da Santinha.

  1. Stop 1Chalé Memorial do Surf
  2. Stop 2Monumento ao Surfista
  3. Stop 3Casa da Terra e do Artesanato
  4. Stop 4Munca Statue
  5. Stop 5Vésta Statue
  6. Stop 6Praça XV de Novembro
  7. Stop 7Praça Borges de Medeiros / Praça da Prainha
  8. Stop 8Igreja Matriz São Domingos
  9. Stop 9Casa nº 1
  10. Stop 10Monumento Torres
  11. Stop 11Santinha

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