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Near Praça XV de Novembro. It was built in the 18th century to be the residence and office of Santa Catarina's Governor. Later, it was rededicated in honor of the symbolist poet Cruz e Sousa.
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In the center of the city, the Municipal Theater is an example of 1870s local architecture.
One of the most beautiful buildings in the city, at Praça XV de Novembro.
Old Fig Tree
This centennial Ficus tree is honored in the official municipal hymn of Florianópolis.
The former city market place, this market on Largo da Alfândega still holds some interesting sights.
The postcard symbol of the city, inaugurated in 1926 linking the island to the mainland.
A huge area of sand dunes stretching north from Praia da Joaquina and south from the area across the bridge to the east of the Lagoa da Conceição neighborhood. Yes, it's a popular spot for sandboarding, but it's also cool just to wander around and see the natural sand formations and the way the dunes slowly shift with the wind.