Antonina Attractions
Antonina
Antonina lies om Paranaguá Bay at the foot of the Serra da Graciosa, 52km/32mi north-east of Paranaguá and 76km/47mi east of Curitiba. The town was founded on July 12th 1643 by settlers from São Paulo. It preserves many 18th and 19th century buildings.
Bus station
Rua 15 de Novembro
Antonina lies om Paranaguá Bay at the foot of the Serra da Graciosa, 52km/32mi north-east of Paranaguá and 76km/47mi east of Curitiba. The town was founded on July 12th 1643 by settlers from São Paulo. It preserves many 18th and 19th century buildings.
Bus station
Rua 15 de Novembro
Fonte da Carioca
Fonte da Carioca
In Praça da Carioca, in the town center, is the Carioca Fountain (1867), one of Antonina's landmarks.
In Praça da Carioca, in the town center, is the Carioca Fountain (1867), one of Antonina's landmarks.
Nossa Senhora do Pilar
Nossa Senhora do Pilar
From the church of Nossa Senhora do Pilar (built 1715, rebuilt 1927), near Praça Coronel Macedo, there are fine views of the town and surrounding area.
From the church of Nossa Senhora do Pilar (built 1715, rebuilt 1927), near Praça Coronel Macedo, there are fine views of the town and surrounding area.
Railway Station
Railway station
A fine example of earlier local architecture is the railway station (Estação Ferroviária), built in 1916. The station was closed down in 1977, and the building now houses a museum on the history of the town.
A branch line links Antonina with the line from Curitiba to Paranaguá (see entries), constructed between 1880 and 1885.
A fine example of earlier local architecture is the railway station (Estação Ferroviária), built in 1916. The station was closed down in 1977, and the building now houses a museum on the history of the town.
A branch line links Antonina with the line from Curitiba to Paranaguá (see entries), constructed between 1880 and 1885.
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