Florianópolis Travel Information
Catedral Metropolitana
One of the most beautiful buildings in the city, the Catedral Metropolitana is located at Praça XV de Novembro. The Catedral Metropolitana was built on the same site as a former chapel, built in 1678 by the towns founder and explorer, Francisco Dias Velho. The original design was by José da Silva Paes, who was also the first governor of this ancient state. The cathedral is a heritage building, listed by the state and the municipality as such.
It has undergone several restoration projects, with one of the last major ones in 1992. The original building, masonry arches, and elaborate wooden doors of the Chapel were all restored with their neoclassical lines.
There is a significant collection of religious art at teh Catedral Metropolitana, including a sculpture titled "Flight into Egypt, " carved in cedar wood in Tyrol, Austria by the artist Demetz, and which has been there since 1902. A German pipe organ dating back to 1922, and stained glass windows made in Sao Paulo in 1949.
Location: Rua Padre Miguelinho, 55 - Centro
Phone: (48) 3224-3357
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Activities near to Catedral Metropolitana
| Adventures of fishing on the coast of Santa Catarina (activity) -
Bays, coves, cliffs, peninsulas, islands, mangroves, salt water lagoons and over 500 beaches. These ingredients, plus the combination of warm and cold ocean currents make the coast of Santa Catarina one of the most favored of Brazil for fishing, both professional and amateur sports.
Over 500 miles of shoreline are available to visitors for fishing and shipped to pitch on piers or cliffs. An arrangement for those who en... Address: Florianópolis Santa Catarina Brasil Distance: 0.02km from the Catedral Metropolitana | |
| Paragliding in Floripa (activity) -
Flying over beaches, lagoons, dunes, for many people is just a dream but this dream can be an awesome reality in Floripa. The island has good places where you can take off.
The Mole Beach (Coastal North : 120 m; South: 145 m) is a traditional area for experienced para-gliders. Lagoa da Conceicao Hill has a launch ramp (225 m) in one of the most beautiful views in Brazil. The beaches of Sa... Address: Florianópolis Santa Catarina Brasil Distance: 0.02km from the Catedral Metropolitana |  |
| Eighteenth Century Mansions (historical) - The row houses on Rua Fernando Machado on the 16 and the Praça XV de Novembro 352, 348, 344 and 340 maintain the aesthetic character of the Luso-Brazilian architecture, combining the alignments of the doors and windows, glazing the flags, the railings of the balconies decorated, and high-reliefs by weight of eclectic inspiration, in the fronts. Two terraced houses still remain in the back of the lots, their historical gardens, typical ... Address: Praça XV de Novembro Praça XV de Novembro - Florianópolis Distance: 0.05km from the Catedral Metropolitana |
Restaurants near to Catedral Metropolitana
| Adegas Carreño is a Wine restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Catedral Metropolitana and can be found at Rua Visconde De Ouro Preto , 403 The Cellars Carreño offers over 350 choices of domestic and imported wines. Among the most popular labels are Francis Coppola and Torres of Spain. The house also offers sparkling wines and champagnes, and Portuguese olive oil, Greek and Spanish. Cellars Carreño is located in Florianopolis. |
| Cantina di Bernardi is a Italian restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Catedral Metropolitana and can be found at Praça Olívio Amorim, 10 To accompany the various pizza toppings served at home, are offered over 200 wine labels. The specialty of the Cantina di Bernardi comes with fillings such as that takes the name of the house, prepared mozzarella, zucchini, eggplant, marinated in garlic and olive oil and thyme. |
| Churrasco ao Vivo is a Brazilian Steak House restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Catedral Metropolitana and can be found at Rua Madre Maria Villac, 735 Besides the tasty meats and accompaniments, churrasco Live captures a clientele increasingly producing their barbecue in the middle of the room, live. Among the cuts more applications is the sirloin steak and chorizo. The house also offers à la carte orders accompaniments and desserts like banana flambéed rum. |
| Delícias Portuguesas is a International restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Catedral Metropolitana and can be found at Rua Visconde do Ouro Preto, 559 The house is a mixture of restaurant, bakery and coffee shop. The Portuguese has its delights inspired recipes in Portuguese cuisine and offers more than twenty-five kinds of sweet and savory. At lunch one of the most appealing options is the duck with peach palm, a confit of duck with orange, peach palm and thyme gratin with goat cheese. |
Hotels near to Catedral Metropolitana
 Cecomtur Hotel Ideally located in the prime touristic area of Florianopolis, Cecomtur Hotel promises a relaxing and wonderful visit. The hotel offers guests a range of services and amenities designed to provide comfort and convenience. Take advantage of the hotel's Wi-Fi in public areas, 24hr room service, room service, restaurant, meeting facilities. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy... |
 Oscar HotelOscar Hotel is conveniently located in the popular Florianopolis area. The property features a wide range of facilities to make your stay a pleasant experience. To be found at the hotel are laundry service/dry cleaning, safety deposit boxes, elevator, 24hr room service, shops. Designed and decorated to make guests feel right at home, each room comes with desk, in room safe, satellite/cable TV, non... |
 Porto Da Ilha Hotel Set in a prime location of Florianopolis, Porto Da Ilha Hotel puts everything the city has to offer just outside your doorstep. The hotel offers a high standard of service and amenities to suit the individual needs of all travelers. Bicycle rental, safety deposit boxes, airport transfer, elevator, business center are on the list of things guests can enjoy. Guestrooms are fitted with all the amenit... |
 Hotel Farol Da IlhaLocated in Florianopolis, Hotel Farol Da Ilha is a perfect starting point from which to explore Florianopolis. Both business travelers and tourists can enjoy the hotel's facilities and services. All the necessary facilities, including elevator, 24hr room service, business center, restaurant, room service, are at hand. The well-appointed guestrooms feature satellite/cable TV, mini bar, shower, air ... |