Sao Pedro de Alcantara
State of Santa Catarina · Brazil
This garden has a panoramic view across the city to St. George's Castle and central Lisbon.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to São Pedro de Alcântara, a 'sleepy town' in Santa Catarina, Brazil, that holds the 'history and truth' of being the first German colony in this state. Established in 1829, this 'historic district' is a scholarly…
Listen in the app2The Mother Church — A Monument to the Saint
Standing before the Igreja Matriz de São Pedro de Alcântara, we are seeing the 'soul' of the colony. This church is a 'masterpiece' of community effort, representing the 'unyielding spirit' of the early German settlers. …
Listen in the app3German Immigrant Pathway — The First 166
This area of the town is dedicated to the 'history and truth' of the first 166 German immigrants who arrived in 1829. Their 'long march' from the port to this inland 'hilly nature' was a 'spiritual journey' of its own, full of…
Listen in the app4Colonial Museum — Peer into the Past
The Colonial Museum of São Pedro de Alcântara is a 'rich collection' of 'identity and memory.' Housed in one of the town’s 'neoclassical mansions,' it allows you to 'peer into the rooms' where the 'liberators' of the land lived.…
Listen in the app5The Old Bakery and Market — Flavors of Tradition
No visit to São Pedro de Alcântara is complete without experiencing the 'aromas, textures, and flavors' of its traditional cuisine. The 'old bakery' and 'main market' areas are where the 'infectious rhythms' of the town's social…
Listen in the app6Natural History and Miradouros — Views of the Serra
The 'natural location' of São Pedro de Alcântara is one of its 'prize collections.' Surrounded by the 'Sierra Blanca' (or the Brazilian equivalent, the Serra do Mar), the town offers 'spectacular viewpoints' or 'miradouros.' From…
Listen in the app7Heritage Trail — The Way of the Colony
The final section of our 'spiritual journey' through São Pedro de Alcântara is the Heritage Trail, a 'walking tour' that 'transport visitors back in time.' This trail follows the 'original path' of the town’s expansion, leading…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our 'scholarly journey' through São Pedro de Alcântara, let us reflect on the 'history and truth' we have uncovered. This 'sleepy town' in Santa Catarina is more than just a 'historic district'; it is a…
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What is Sao Pedro de Alcantara?
Sao Pedro de Alcantara is a place in State of Santa Catarina · Brazil with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | State of Santa Catarina · Brazil |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -27.5701, -48.8054 |
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