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LINHA TURISMO
The Linha Turismo is a special city tour that visits the main tourist attractions in
Curitiba.
It is possible to visit the parks, squares and the rest of the city's tourist
attractions.
Considered one of the best in the country, the Linha Turismo is available every
thirty minutes and has a two and a half-hour tour, which travels around forty-four
kilometers. The tour starts at Praa Tiradentes, but it is possible to join the tour at
any moment.
To go on the tour you must buy a voucher pad with five vouchers that give you the
right to get on and off bus four times. Get to know thr Tourism Line - Linha
Turismo and travel around Curitiba.
1. PRAA TIRADENTES
Considered to be the city's starting point, the "Catedral Baslica de Nossa Senhora
da Luz" is located in Praa Tiradentes. Built in Gothic style, it was recuperated for
its centennial, in 1993.
First time: 9:00 am
Last time: 5:30 pm
2. RUA DAS FLORES
Part of Curitiba's main street, it was the country's first "calado" (black and white
decorated street exclusive for pedrestrians). It is one of the marks of the city's
cultural revolution.
First time: 9:06 am
Last time: 5:36 pm
3. RUA 24 HORAS
After the renovation, the Street displays again the architecture that made it known
worldwide, with the large arches and the 24-hour clock, reopening with a varied
mix of commerce and services.
First time: 9:11 am
Last time: 5:41 pm
4. MUSEU FERROVIRIO
Built in the old railway station, it shows how the station would have looked a
century ago. The building next to it is the Shopping Estao mall, in which the
Museu da Farmcia, and the Estao.
First time: 9:20 am
Last time: 5:50 pm
5. TEATRO DO PAIOL
Built in 1906, the old gunpowder storeroom was "recycled" into an arena shaped
theater in 1971. Baptized by the poet Vincius de Moraes, it marks the beginning of
Curitiba's cultural transformation.
First time: 9:27 am
Last time: 5:57 pm
6. JARDIM BOTNICO
Curitiba's trademark, it was opened in 1991. Its metallic structure holds botanical
species that are national references.
The botanical museum attracts researchers from all over the world.
First time: 9:36 am
Last time: 6:06 pm
7. RODOFERROVIRIA/MERCADO MUNICIPAL
On its inauguration in 1972, the Rodoferroviria represented a mark for the country
regarding transportation terminals, due its modern and functional conception. The
Municipal market is the tradicional point for people seeking delicacies from around
the world.
First time: 9:43 am
Last time: 6:13 pm
8. TEATRO GUARA/UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL
The Teatro Guara is located in the Praa Santos Andrade, and it's one of Latin
America's largest theaters. On the other side of the square, is the Federal
University of Paran, the first University in Brazil.
First time: 9:49 am
Last time: 6:19 pm
9.LIBERTY PALACE
It's a constrution dated from 1916, former Cty Hall of Curitiba.built in brick over
concrete blocks and masonry, with neoclassical and art nouveau. It is registered
by Institute of Historical and Artistic Patrimony (IPHAN). New restaration porject
respected the original characteristics of the building. Currently it is a cultural
centre.
First time: 9:51 am
Last time: 6:21 pm
10. MEMORIAL RABE/PASSEIO PBLICO
Located in the Praa Gibran Khalil, the Memorial is a modern construction, inspired
on the people of the desert. Inside the building a library can be found.
The Passeio Pblico was the first public park and also the first zoo in Curitiba. It
used to host large animals, nowdays only small ones can be seen.
First time: 9:52 am