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Santo Antonio de Lisboa — Santo Antônio's colorful waterfront houses behind a rocky beachPhoto: Pedrassani · CC BY-SA 3.0 · edited
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Santo Antonio de Lisboa

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Santo Antonio de Lisboa is a district of Florianópolis, capital of Santa Catarina state, Brazil, on the north bay shore.

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Santo Antonio de Lisboa — Cobblestone square with trees, benches and traditional street lamps Pedrassani · CC BY-SA 3.0 · edited
Santo Antonio de Lisboa — Cobblestone square with trees, benches and traditional street lampsSanto Antonio de Lisboa — Colorful streetfront shops and a café in the old townSanto Antonio de Lisboa — Historic corner house on a cobbled streetSanto Antonio de Lisboa — Traditional fishing nets hanging above the waterSanto Antonio de Lisboa — Curving sandy shore with simple waterfront housesSanto Antonio de Lisboa — Sailboats anchored across the bay beneath cloudy skiesSanto Antonio de Lisboa — Wide view of the beach, bay and green hillsSanto Antonio de Lisboa — Small waves and sailboats at sunset along the shoreSanto Antonio de Lisboa — Decorative figures displayed in a traditional street windowSanto Antonio de Lisboa — Archival view of the leafy old-town streets and housesSanto Antonio de Lisboa — Bay framed by an old building and overhanging branches

Why go

  • Many of its old buildings still follow a style typical of the Azores.
  • The name Notre-Dame des Nécessités, given when the district became a freguesia in 1751.
  • The localities of Barra de Sambaqui, Cacupé and Sambaqui, in the same district.

Don't miss

  • The north bay shoreThe old town lies on the shore of the north bay, on the northwest side of Santa Catarina island.Northwest side of Santa Catarina island, Florianópolis On the map

Tips for your visit

  • Many of the old buildings still follow the Azorean style. Look for the houses that show it.

Interesting facts3

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  1. The old town stands in a district of Florianópolis, the capital of Santa Catarina in Brazil.

    Santo Antônio de Lisboa, Santa Catarina - Wikipedia

  2. It is the seat of the district that bears its name.

    Santo Antônio de Lisboa (Florianópolis) - Wikipedia

  3. The district is part of the Florianópolis municipality, in Santa Catarina state.

    Santo Antônio de Lisboa (Florianópolis) - Wikipedia

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History

The year 1751 is not the founding date.

  1. 18th centuryFounded by settlers from the Azores.
  2. 1751The district is created as a freguesia under the name Notre-Dame des Nécessités.

Sources: Santo Antônio de Lisboa, Santa Catarina - Wikip… · Santo Antônio de Lisboa (Florianópolis) - Wikip… · checked 18 Oct 2026

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Questions and answers

Where is Santo Antonio de Lisboa?

It is a district of Florianópolis. It lies on the northwest side of Santa Catarina island, on the shore of the north bay.

In which state is Santo Antonio de Lisboa?

It is in Santa Catarina state, Brazil, as a district of Florianópolis, the state capital.

Which localities belong to the Santo Antonio de Lisboa district?

The district also includes Barra de Sambaqui, Cacupé and Sambaqui.

What style are the old houses in Santo Antonio de Lisboa?

Many of the old buildings still follow a style typical of the Azores.

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