Top Things to do in City Center
Top Restaurants in Florianopolis
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in City Center, State of Santa Catarina (SC)
Florianopolis was dubbed by Brazilian weekly Veja as "the best place to live in Brazil", so it’s only natural that tourists would want to check it out, too. And do they ever. Florianopolis is a thriving destination for its perfect beaches, excellent surfing, amazing seafood, and juxtaposition of a modern megacity with 16th-century colonial fortresses and relaxed markets and parks.
Restaurants in Florianopolis
1. Palacio Cruz e Sousa
2. Forte Sao Jose da Ponta Grossa
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4.5 based on 1,455 reviews
Reviewed By db7477 - Carlsbad, United States
This was an excellent stop to reinforce the history of this amazing island. The Portuguese built the fort on the northern end of Santa Catarina Island in the 1740s. It’s well maintained and absolutely worth visiting for the views! It’s a national landmark and there’s an entry fee (unless your over 60).
3. Forte de Santa Barbara da Vila
4. Forte Sant'Anna e Museu de Armas
5. Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosario
6. Morro da Cruz
7. Catedral Metropolitana de Florianopolis
8. Mercado Municipal
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3,135 reviews
Reviewed By thomasfD8374HD - Jenkintown, United States
The public market in Florianopolis has storied past that goes back over 200 years. The original market sellers used tents. There was considerable heated debate among the locals about where to build a permanent structure. At first the location seems odd, since the Customs House is adjacent to Mercado Municipal. However, a quarter mile (400m) of landfill was placed in front of the area for the market. This created a separation between the market and the sea. The building was completed in 1932. There have been a number of damaging fires and renovations over the years. Today, there are two hallways of stalls and a center court. The offerings appeal to locals and vacationers a like. I was fascinated by the local seafood stalls and impressed with the freshness of product. Some of the other stalls offer hand crafts and tourist type mementos. The center section now serves as a food court, with restaurants along one side providing customer service. I would no more order a Philly cheese steak in Chicago than order non traditional food in Brazil. There is plenty to choose from here. Brazilians are fastidious about quality and freshness of foods. The market is a fun place to shop. We found the merchants to be friendly and helpful. The shopping experience extends beyond the four walls of the market. So, there is more stores to shop. Some of the streets in the area have been designated for foot traffic only. We visited on a weekday and found the area to be quite lively with locals and vacationers busy shopping. Moreover, some of the other attractions, Like Palacio Cruz e Sousa are within a short walk from Mercado Municipal. As a footnote – we have been to public markets in other Brazilian cities. Mercado Municipal is safe, clean and easy to navigate. I noticed police stationed around the buildings, that added to a sense of security. This is a great place to visit.
9. Centro Historico de Florianopolis
10. CentroSul - Centro de Convencoes de Florianopolis
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