Hercílio Luz Bridge
Ponte Hercílio Luz
Completed in 1926, Brazil’s longest suspension bridge and a symbol of the city. Restored, it can be crossed on foot or by bike, and its night views are dazzling.
This steel eyebar suspension bridge links Santa Catarina Island with the mainland. It is about 820 meters long and opened in 1926. It is one of Brazil’s earliest major suspension bridges and a city landmark. Because of structural deterioration, it was closed for nearly 30 years. After restoration in 2019 it reopened, and pedestrians and cyclists can cross for free. There are viewing areas at the bridge ends. At night the bridge is illuminated, and the best photos are taken from the seaside park on the island side or from the mainland side.
Opening hours
Open all day (pedestrian access per on-site conditions)
Nearby sights
- Mercado Público de Florianópolis
- Cruz e Sousa Palace
- Praça XV de Novembro
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Florianópolis
- Morro da Cruz Viewpoint
- Santo Antônio de Lisboa
- Ribeirão da Ilha
- Costa da Lagoa