Praça XV de Novembro
The historic center square of the old town, where a century-old fig tree spreads its canopy like a giant umbrella. Legend says that circling the tree three times brings good luck or love.
The central square where the city began, surrounded by historic buildings including the cathedral and the Cruz e Sousa Palace Museum. The fig tree at the center was planted in 1891. Its huge canopy needs multiple props to hold it up. Local legend says that walking around the tree three times will help you find true love or bring you back to this city. The square often hosts markets and street performers, and it is the starting point for walking tours of the old town.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Cruz e Sousa Palace
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Florianópolis
- Mercado Público de Florianópolis
- Hercílio Luz Bridge
- Morro da Cruz Viewpoint
- Santo Antônio de Lisboa
- Lagoa da Conceição
- Joaquina Dunes