Rua XV de Novembro (Rua das Flores)
Rua XV de Novembro
Brazil's first pedestrian street, converted in 1972 and lined with flower beds, historic buildings and cafés. It is the main axis of the city centre.
Rua XV de Novembro became Brazil's first pedestrian street in 1972. Its flower beds earned it the nickname 'Rua das Flores' (Street of Flowers). The street links Osório Square and Santos Andrade Square, and both sides retain many early 20th-century eclectic buildings. The corner known as Boca Maldita is a traditional gathering spot where citizens debate politics, and long-established cafés and dessert shops are good places to rest. You can walk from here to link up the cathedral, the Paço da Liberdade and the historic center, a total stretch of about 1 km. It is lively during the day and quieter in the evening once the shops close.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Paço da Liberdade
- Curitiba Metropolitan Cathedral
- Largo da Ordem Historic Center
- Paraná Museum
- Passeio Público
- Curitiba Municipal Market
- Serra Verde Express
- Bosque do Papa (Polish Memorial)