Cruz e Sousa Palace
Palácio Cruz e Sousa
A pink neoclassical former state government palace, now the Santa Catarina State History Museum, with lavish interiors.
Built as a governor’s residence at the end of the 18th century, the building was remodeled in the late 19th century into a pink neoclassical palace and named after Cruz e Sousa, a Brazilian Symbolist poet. It now serves as the state history museum, preserving marble staircases, painted ceilings, crystal chandeliers and old furniture, and displaying the state’s history and art collection. Admission is low, and it is closed on Mondays. Located beside Praça XV.
Opening hours
Tue–Fri 10:00–18:00; weekends 10:00–16:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Florianópolis
- Praça XV de Novembro
- Mercado Público de Florianópolis
- Hercílio Luz Bridge
- Morro da Cruz Viewpoint
- Santo Antônio de Lisboa
- Lagoa da Conceição
- Joaquina Dunes