Ponte Hercílio Luz
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Why go
- Parque da Luz, the park on the adjoining ground beside the bridge
- The crossing from the island city centre to Estreito, on the mainland
Don't miss
- Stiffening trussThe truss that carries the roadway sits above the deck, an unusual design.On the bridge, above the roadway.
- Central archThe arch is 43 m high, with 30.9 m of clearance beneath it.At the centre of the bridge span.
- Two towersThe two towers rise about 75 m above sea level.On the bridge structure.
- Viewpoint at the island-side abutmentIt offers panoramic views over the city centre and the bridge.At the island-side abutment of the bridge.
- Museu da PonteThe bridge museum, on the ground beside the bridge on the island side.Island side, next to the bridge.
Know before you go
- Since 2021, the bridge is open to traffic on weekdays without time limits, except for motorcycles.
- The bridge was fully restored and reopened to traffic in 2020, with time limits at first.
Tips for your visit
- The Museu da Ponte and Parque da Luz are on the adjoining ground on the island side.
With kids
- The bridge was reopened to pedestrians and cyclists in 1988, and fully closed again in 1991.
Interesting facts5
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Its supporting chains continue into the truss's top chord, so some chains were saved.
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About 14,250 m³ of concrete is built into its foundations.
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When finished, it was the longest eyebar suspension span in existence.
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It has the longest span of any chain bridge in the world.
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14 billion
Its final cost exceeded 14 billion réis.
Pont Hercílio-Luz - Wikipedia
Shorts
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A história da Ponte Hercílio Luz de Florianópolis Santa Catarina!Neize Souza
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Ponte Hercílio Luz vista do veleiro, ainda mais grandiosa!umdiaemcadapraia
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Florianópolis SC: Beira-Mar Norte, Parque da Luz, Centro, Ponte Hercí…Catraqueando Mountain Bike & Drone
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Ponte Hercílio Luz - Florianópolis scUniversalium
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Cascata de Fogos na Ponte Hercílio Luz em Florianópolis - Reveillon 2…Santa e Bela Catarina
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O segredo da Ponte Hercílio Luz que ninguém te contouAlém do Óbvio
History
The bridge was planned under governor Hercílio Luz as the first fixed link between the island and the mainland. Construction began in 1922. The American Bridge Company built it with engineers Robinson and Steinman, using materials brought from the United States. The governor died in 1924, before the bridge was finished. It opened in 1926 and ended the island's isolation and its reliance on the ferry. It closed completely again in 1991. It was placed under heritage protection in 1997, and after a full restoration it reopened to traffic in 2020.
- 1922Construction begins, with the American Bridge Company as the contractor.
- 1924Governor Hercílio Luz dies before the bridge is finished.
- 1926The bridge opens, ending the island's isolation from the mainland.
- 1982The bridge closes for safety reasons.
- 1988It reopens to pedestrians, cyclists and animal-drawn carts.
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- 1991It closes again, this time completely.
- 1997It is placed under state historic and artistic heritage protection.
- 2020After full restoration, the bridge reopens to traffic.
Sources: Hercílio Luz Bridge - Wikipedia · Hercílio-Luz-Brücke - Wikipedia · Pont Hercílio-Luz - Wikipedia · checked 26 Oct 2026
- Website
- pontehercilio.com/
Questions and answers
How long is the Ponte Hercílio Luz?
The bridge is about 819.5 metres long in total. Its two pylons stand 75 metres above sea level.
Is the Ponte Hercílio Luz open to cars?
It has been open to traffic since 2020. Since 2021 it has been open on weekdays without time limits, except for motorcycles.
Is there a viewpoint on the Ponte Hercílio Luz?
Yes. A viewpoint at the island-side end gives panoramic views over the city centre and the bridge.
What else is there to see beside the Ponte Hercílio Luz?
On the island side, the adjoining ground holds the Museu da Ponte, a bridge museum, and Parque da Luz, a park.
Is the Ponte Hercílio Luz the longest suspension bridge in Brazil?
Yes. Of all the suspension bridges in Brazil, it is the longest.
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