A monument topped with a statue of a man holding a book stands tall in a public square in Setúbal, Portugal

A monument topped with a statue of a man holding a book stands tall in a public square in Setúbal, Portugal. The monument's base is inscribed with text. A large palm tree stands to the right of the monument, with its fronds reaching towards the sky. Behind the monument and palm tree are several buildings, painted in various colors including pink, yellow, and red. The buildings have multiple stories and balconies. The sky is blue with scattered white clouds. In the foreground, the square is paved with patterned tiles. Shops and cafes are visible at the base of the buildings. A few people are present in the square, including one person walking a dog.