The nickname 'Chifrudo' translates to 'the horned one' in Portuguese, a direct reference to the sculpture's distinctive bifurcated silhouette.
It is situated at a strategic point on the BR-040 highway, which serves as a major logistical corridor for the Brazilian capital.
The monument was commissioned as part of urban beautification efforts intended to define entrances to the Federal District.
The structure is composed primarily of reinforced concrete, a material choice typical of Brasília's modernist architectural legacy.
Monumento Solarius, locally known as 'Chifrudo', is a landmark sculpture located on the outskirts of Brasília along the Rodovia Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek. The installation consists of two curved, horn-like concrete pillars that intersect against the sky. Designed by artist Alexandre Magno, the monument serves as a symbolic gateway marking the access to the Santa Maria region. The structure's geometric form creates a stark silhouette visible to motorists traveling on the highway connecting Brasília to nearby satellite cities. It functions as a public art piece integrated into the highway landscape rather than a traditional park or museum. The site is characterized by its exposure to the open savanna climate of the Federal District.
From a safe distance along the roadside, framing the silhouette of the 'horns' against the sunset.
Visibility is highest during daylight hours; avoid visiting during heavy rain as the area lacks shelter.
The monument is best viewed from a distance while driving, as there are limited pedestrian facilities directly at the base of the sculpture.
Exercise extreme caution due to high-speed traffic on the adjacent highway.
Do not attempt to pull over directly on the highway shoulder to take photos, as this is dangerous due to high-speed transport traffic.
