Largo da Ordem Historic Center
Largo da Ordem / Centro Histórico
The best-preserved colonial old town in Curitiba, with colorful historic houses, the city's oldest church and a Sunday handicraft market.
The historic center revolves around Largo da Ordem. Cobblestone streets are lined with colorful colonial buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries. The Church of the Third Order of St. Francis of Chagas (Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco das Chagas), completed in 1737, is the oldest church in the city. The square's flower clock and trough fountain are popular photo spots. The Largo da Ordem market held on Sunday mornings (roughly 09:00-14:00) is one of the largest open-air handicraft markets in southern Brazil, with handcrafts, local snacks and street music. Bars around the square make for lively nightlife, and the Paraná Museum on the north side of the old town is also worth a visit. Watch your belongings in quiet alleys after dark.
Opening hours
Open all day; market Sundays 09:00–14:00
Nearby sights
- Paraná Museum
- Curitiba Metropolitan Cathedral
- Rua XV de Novembro (Rua das Flores)
- Paço da Liberdade
- Passeio Público
- Curitiba Municipal Market
- Bosque do Papa (Polish Memorial)
- Oscar Niemeyer Museum