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     Florianopolis was founded in 1726 by 
    immigrants from the Azores, along with German and Italian settlers. With a 
    population of around 370,000 it is the capital of the State of Santa 
    Catarina and a port of call for coastal shipping. Located on Santa Catarina 
    Island, which is joined to the mainland by three bridges, the late-19th 
    century pastel-colored, stuccoed buildings still recall faint “old world” 
    images.  
     
        
        Shopping 
        Good shopping can be found in Florianopolis on “Felipe Schmidt,” an 
        all-pedestrian street. Jurere Beach Resort features an Open-Air Shopping 
        Center that is accessible from the jetty via a complimentary shopping 
        shuttle by minivans offered by the merchants. Best items to shop for: 
        local handicrafts and resort wear. 
    
        Cuisine 
        Great seafood dishes are the specialty here at the resorts’ restaurants. 
        More rustic eateries can be found at the Municipal Market, where 
        especially the Pirão Restaurant is known for good seafood. Enhance your 
        meal with a cold, local beer and finish off with a cafezinho, the strong 
        sweet Brazilian coffee.  
        
        Other Sights 
        Municipal Market and former Customs House, This structure now 
        contains good craft stalls, art galleries and handicraft shops. 
        Beaches. Apart from exploring downtown Florianopolis you may want 
        to visit any of the island’s 42 beaches.  
        Silversea Beach Offering. Near the jetty, 2 miles of private 
        beach with calm, clean and clear water with beach front restaurants are 
        available to Silversea guests. Water sports facilities offer speed 
        boats, windsurfers and snorkel equipment for rental. A small, rustic 
        train links the Praia Hotel Resort and the Open Air Shopping Center at 
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