Santo Antonio de Lisboa and its charms
Santo Antonio de Lisboa is a little piece of Portugal in Florianópolis, destination of summer and winter, route of the setting sun, located approximately 15km from the center of the capital. History, art and gastronomy are peculiar characteristics of the Island of the Azores. One of the oldest and charming villages, it invites you to a spectacular encounter with nature and culture.
The place that was once called Parish of Our Lady of the Necessities welcomes visitors in the historical centrinho through a typically Portuguese tile. The square Roldão da Rocha Pires is the heart of the neighborhood, where visitors can walk along the first cobbled street of Santa Catarina built in 1845 in honor of Emperor Dom Pedro II.
One of the great postcards is the church of baroque expression, registered by the artistic and national patrimony that gave the name to the neighborhood, Santo Antônio de Lisboa. The old constructions of strong colors, the sidewalks, the handicrafts are an inheritance of Azorean architecture. The traditional billet lace on towels, curtains, and other handicrafts were created by the fishermen's wives who were meant to help with the family income.
The beach of Santo Antônio de Lisboa is a charm and from the beginning the gastronomic route of Florianópolis and also is the continuation of the Sun Sunset Route. Excellent place for the most diverse moments.