Characterization of Geological Monuments in São Paulo: Parque da Luz and Arco Remanescente do Presídio and its role in heritage education

• Grant number: 11/02649-9
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: May 01, 2011
• End date: December 31, 2011
• Field of knowledge: Physical Sciences and Mathematics - Geosciences - Geology
• Principal Investigator: Eliane Aparecida Del Lama
• Grantee: Diego Ferreira Ramos Machado
• Host Institution: Instituto de Geociências (IGC). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Paulo , SP, Brazil

Abstract

This project Characterization of Geological Monuments in São Paulo (in some selected monuments within the Pqrque da Luz and the Arco Remanescente do Presídio on Avenida Tiradentes) aims to make the characterization of rocks used in its preparation, so that attention is paid the possible ways to change and wear of these monuments, and make your listing by following international standards. Thus, this work also intends to provide subsidies for other conservation work and development of tourist routes in the city of São Paulo, also focusing on heritage education.