Hercílio Luz Bridge

Hercílio Luz Bridge

This is probably one of the best know landmarks of the city, inaugurated in 1926 the Hercílio Luz Bridge links the mainland to the island.   This is a very historic landmark for the city, with both scenic and historical value.  The bridge was a turning point in the development of Florinopolis, reducing their isolation from the rest of Santa Catarina, by enabling businesses and residents to freely move between the island and the mainland, which was only done via boat previously.

 

One of the largest suspension bridges in the world, construction was started on November 14, 1922 and was inaugurated on May 13, 1926.   It is 821 meters long and 339 meters from the central span, while the steel towers measure 74 meters in height.   At the time of construction, several innovations were pioneered here.

 

It was closed in 1982 as a safety measure, and now the Hercílio Luz Bridge serves as only a monument and scenic landmark.  The best place to see the entire bridge is from the observatory situated at the head of the island, which provides the best panoramic views of downtown as well.

 

Website: http://www.pmf.sc.gov.br/entidades/turismo/index.php?cms=ponte+hercilio+luz


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Address: Hercílio Luz Bridge, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil


Activities near to Hercílio Luz Bridge


Contador Renato Gonçalves Museum (museum) - Museum Counter Renato Gonçalves, installed on the first floor of the CRCSC, was built with the aim of rescuing and preserving the history of Santa Catarina Accounting, by show of photos, documents, furniture and equipment used in daily activity, representing Evolution of Accounting in the state.Accountants and institutions wishing to make donations to the Museum of the Accountant may contact the CRCSC. The pieces will be exhibited with...
Address: Av. Osvaldo Rodrigues Cabral, 1900 - Centro Florianópolis - SC, 88015-710
Distance: 0.23km from the Hercílio Luz Bridge
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Feira Municipal Arte Floripa (market) - Happens on Sundays from 14h to 19h, the Crafts Fair, Food, Art and Culture in Florianópolis - Floripa Art. The site chosen to host the fair, Light Park, located at the head of Bridge Hercílio Light, brings together a mix of natural beauty, the view from the North Bay, the historical value of the Bridge Hercílio Light, easy access and parking lots, Besides being a few feet of several hotels in town. The fair is the result of an ext...
Address: Parque da Luz, Florianópolis - Santa Catarina - Brasil
Distance: 0.39km from the Hercílio Luz Bridge
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Antiga Alfândega (historical) - The history of the Old Customs House began in 1874 when John Thomas Doe, president of the Province of Santa Catarina, was authorized to order the building of a new headquarters to replace the previous one burned down in 1866 for reasons still unknown. The venue was not the same as the previous building, but in the marinas, the streets of Deliverance and the Ombudsman, then place called Largo Prince, by staying on the street of the same ...
Address: alfândega R. Conselheiro Mafra, 141 - Centro, Florianópolis - SC, 88010-100
Distance: 0.46km from the Hercílio Luz Bridge
Antiga Alfândega in Florianopolis
Transpoort (nightlife) - td Nightclub 2-lane, 3 Bars, Ala VIP cabins, 3 rooms Lounge, Big Screen, Internal and External Security and parking. Fridays with Special Events and Music Eletônica. On Saturday, attended by artists, gogos and DJs from all over Brazil. Production and Art Direction: Vogue   Hours: Fri-Sat from Midnight Capacity: 1200 Rates: up to $ 15 Minimum age: 18 Average age: 18 to 22 Genre: Electronic Access for disabled  ...
Address: Rua Henrique Valgas, 112 - Centro, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
Distance: 0.53km from the Hercílio Luz Bridge
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Mother´s Day (festival) - In Brazil Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May, and is considered a very important date. It is the second most important gifting holiday, on which over half of all gifters purchase a gift. That puts Mother's Day right behind Christmas in gifting popularity.   Weeks before Mother's Day advertisements on television, newspapers and radio stations enhance products in special offers and promotion...
Address: Pmf - Prefeitura Municipal de Florianópolis Centro, Florianópolis - SC
Distance: 0.80km from the Hercílio Luz Bridge
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Our Lady of Aparecida Feast Day (festival) - On October 12, to celebrate three dates, but few remember them all: Our Lady of Aparecida, Brazil's official patron, Children's Day and the Discovery of America. Our national holiday, however, is due only to the first date, and although the devotion to the Saint dates back to the eighteenth century gone, was only enacted in 1980. There are two sources found on the image, which are in the Archives of the Metropolitan Curia of Aparecid...
Address: Pmf - Prefeitura Municipal de Florianópolis Centro, Florianópolis - SC
Distance: 0.80km from the Hercílio Luz Bridge
Our Lady of Aparecida National Sanctuary
L.U.D.H. (nightlife) - HOurs: Mon, Wed, Thu-Sat 10pm to 4am. Capacity: 600 Rates: up to $ 30 Cards accepted: Visa | Mastercard | Credicard | Diners | Amex Minimum age: 18 Average age: 22 to 25 Genre: Dance / Disco / Pop Access for disabled   Rua: Presidente Coutinho, 103 - Centro - Florianópolis / SC Tel.: (48) 3025-6690
Address: Rua: Presidente Coutinho, 103 - Centro, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
Distance: 1.21km from the Hercílio Luz Bridge
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Emporium Bocaiúva (nightlife) - td The bar serves about twenty-five types of rum. At the store, the focus is on Anísio Santiago, old Havana. As the bar has live music, it is mandatory to pay cover charge. To learn the value of the ticket and schedule, see Leisure.   Hours: Mon-Fri from 5pm.  Sat from Noon until 5pm. Rates: up to $ 20 Minimum age: 18 Average age: 22 to 25 Genre: Dance / Disco / Pop   Rua Bocaiúva, 79 - Centro - ...
Address: Rua Bocaiúva, 79 - Centro, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
Distance: 1.23km from the Hercílio Luz Bridge
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Concorde Danceteria (nightlife) - td The Concorde has two large dance floors where rolls Disco, House, Hard House, Techno and Trance DJ 2003 residents packed by doing one of the best sounds of the country's southern region. Point schooled, the high frequency is in the range of 18 to 30 years of all the tribes that took off like the best for dancing. Frequently visited by tourists and performers visiting Florianopolis. It has two bars, parking with valet service. Every...
Address: Av. Rio Branco, 729 - Centro, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
Distance: 1.29km from the Hercílio Luz Bridge
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Armas Major Lara Ribas Museum (museum) - Museu de Armas Major Lara Ribas Forte Sant'Ana - Av. Rubens de Arruda Ramos, s/n Telephone: 3229-6000 In 1930, the Museum of Weapons was installed at Fort Sant 'Anna, built in 1761. Military Police Colonel Antonio de Lara Ribas selected weapons seized in the state that have historic value or collection. Properly cataloged and sorted, th...
Address: Forte Sant'Ana, Av. Rubens de Arruda Ramos, Florianopolis, Brazil
Distance: 1.40km from the Hercílio Luz Bridge
Armas Major Lara Ribas Museum
Velha Figueira (sightseeing) - This 100+ year-old tree in Praça XV de Novembro is honored in the official municipal hymn of Florianopolis. It is said that the Centennial Figueira was born in 1871 in a small circular garden in front of the Church. In 1891 he was transplanted to the XV de Novembro Square, where it remains today. The tree on which the verses Ilhéus were inspired, has got several superstitions and charms on them. Its large branches spanning muc...
Address: Praça XV de Novembro Florianópolis - SC
Distance: 1.48km from the Hercílio Luz Bridge
Velha Figueira

Restaurants near to Hercílio Luz Bridge


Cachorro-Quente do Afonso is a Hot-dog restaurant that is roughly 0.01km from Hercílio Luz Bridge and can be found at Avenida Hercílio Luz,

Traditional hot dog Florianopolis, Hot Dog opened its point of Alfonso in 1971, serving hot dogs with bread made to order, which ensures the loyalty of their clientele. With options with one or two sausages, lunch is usually accompanied by soft drink or beer. Hot Dog's Alfonso is in Florianopolis.O Manezinho is a Seafood restaurant that is roughly 0.35km from Hercílio Luz Bridge and can be found at Rua Henrique Valgas, 296

The menu of The Manny bring prepared dishes based on seafood. The house stands out for decoration and date of the twentieth century, having been listed as historic site. Among the most requested dishes is the grilled shrimp and seared in brandy, with white sauce and mushrooms, grated parmesan and accompanied by rice and mashed potatoes. T...Kay´skidum is a Appetizers restaurant that is roughly 0.50km from Hercílio Luz Bridge and can be found at Avenida Jornalista Rubens de Arruda Ramos, 2596

Kayskidum's specialty is in Florianopolis serve its customers promptly and excellent and delicious dishes. The Kayskidum maintains a high standard of quality in its services gaining more customers in Florianopolis. Kay'skidum located in Florianopolis.


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Majestic Palace Hotel
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