Santa Felicidade is one neighborhood of the city of
Curitiba
Curitiba () is the capital and largest city in the state of Paraná (state), Paraná in Brazil. The city's population was 1,948,626 , making it the List of cities in Brazil by population, eighth most populous city in Brazil and the largest in ...
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Paraná,
Brazil
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The Santa Felicidade neighborhood came into being in 1878, when the first Italian immigrants arrived in Paraná. Today it is famous for its many fine restaurants where typical Italian food is served.
Besides good food, visitors and tourists have great attractions such as:
- House of geraniums;
- House Culpi.
Two secular buildings and typical of Italian immigrants.
The neighborhood is a tribute to the woman Portuguese ''Felicidade Borges''.
External links
The Santa Felicidade DistrictSanta Felicidade neighborhood in Portuguese
Bibliography
Geography of Paraná (state)
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