[2] The current site of the square was part of the Chácara do Chá lands that belonged to José Joaquim dos Santos Silva, the Baron of Itapetininga, who grew black tea in the area.

[5] Over the years, the monuments in Ramos de Azevedo Square, including the Fountain of Wishes and the statue of Carlos Gomes, have been graffitied and deteriorated.

The group of works in homage to Carlos Gomes was used as a shelter by homeless people and pedestrians in the area complained about the strong smell of urine.

[6] On December 16, 2017, João Doria Junior's administration finished renovating the square, which took seven months and was funded by a partnership between Italian-Brazilian businessmen and the Italian consulate in the city.

[7] In 1922, as part of the celebrations for the centenary of Brazil's independence, the Italian community living in São Paulo inaugurated a set of sculptures in the square in front of the Municipal Theater in honor of the Brazilian opera composer Carlos Gomes.

The 12 pieces, made of marble, bronze and granite and executed in Italy by the Camiani e Guastini Fonderia Artística in Bronzo workshop, represent music, poetry and some of the main characters from the artist's songs.

Below, there is a sculptural group called Glory, formed by the female figure of the Republic on a sphere with the inscription "Order and Progress", led by a pair of three winged horses.

There is also the Condor sculpture, which depicts a male figure leaning over the railing of the staircase leading to the Anhangabaú Valley and is inspired by the main character in the opera of the same name.

On the other hand, the site is benefited by an architectural complex that surrounds it: the Viaduto do Chá, the former Mappin buildings, the Alexandre Mackenzie, the former Esplanada Hotel and its neighbor, the CBI-Esplanada.