Images of Memorial Coluna Prestes
Memorial Coluna Prestes and its collection
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The Memorial Coluna Prestes is a museum situated in the city of Santo Ângelo, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It is housed in the building of the city's old railway station since 1996. The museum is dedicated to one of the greatest revolutionary marches in history, the Coluna Prestes, led by Luís Carlos Prestes, which originated in Santo Ângelo.
Collection of the Museum
The museum's collection comprises documents, photos, and other materials related to the Coluna Prestes. This revolutionary march, led by Luís Carlos Prestes, started in Santo Ângelo in October 1924 and covered approximately 25,000 kilometers over two years and three months.
Railway Museum
Attached to the memorial is the city's railway museum, which features photos, books, telegraphs, and other items used during the operation of the station. It also has two wagons on display, a service car and a first-class passenger car, both manufactured in Santa Maria.
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