{"id":7634,"date":"2025-08-28T07:10:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T10:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitefloripa.com.br\/?p=7634"},"modified":"2025-08-19T16:49:02","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T19:49:02","slug":"fortalezas-de-florianopolis-um-passeio-historico-para-o-feriado-de-7-de-setembro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visitefloripa.com.br\/en_us\/fortalezas-de-florianopolis-um-passeio-historico-para-o-feriado-de-7-de-setembro\/","title":{"rendered":"Florian\u00f3polis Fortresses: a historical tour for the September 7th holiday.\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Florian\u00f3polis is known for its breathtaking beaches, but the Magic Island holds other treasures that are worth every minute of your itinerary: its historic fortresses. They once shielded the city against invaders and, today, are a true invitation to travel back in time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And you know what? The September 7th holiday is perfect for including them in your trip \u2014 after all, nothing goes better with Independence Day than revisiting our history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fort Santana<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built in 1761 to protect the old village of Nossa Senhora do Desterro, the Santana Fort<\/a><\/strong> It is a historical landmark with a privileged view of the North and South bays. Witness to battles such as the Armada Revolt and the Federalist Revolution, the fort holds memories of bombardments and moments that marked the history of the city.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fort Santana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Since 1975, it has housed the Major Lara Ribas Weapons Museum<\/strong>, with rare pieces and artifacts collected between 1938 and 1945. Currently closed for renovations, only the exterior can be visited.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The visit is free and offers a unique experience that combines history, culture, and stunning landscapes of Florian\u00f3polis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Access is easy, both by car and bus: those at the Central Terminal (TICEN) can arrive in about 10 minutes on foot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n