Monte Cristo

Monte Cristo is a suburb in Florianopolis, Grande Florianópolis, Santa Catarina and has about 11,200 residents. Monte Cristo is situated nearby to the neighborhood Chico Mendes, as well as near Sapé.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Estádio Orlando Scarpelli and Hercílio Luz Bridge.

Estádio Orlando Scarpelli

Stadium

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The Estádio Orlando Scarpelli, usually called Scarpelli, is a football stadium inaugurated on June 12, 1960 in Estreito neighborhood, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, with a maximum capacity of 19,584 spectators.

Hercílio Luz Bridge

Photo: Rodrigo Soldon, CC BY 2.0.

The Hercílio Luz Bridge, located in Florianópolis, the capital city of Santa Catarina State in southern Brazil, is the first bridge constructed to link the Island of Santa Catarina to the mainland. Hercílio Luz Bridge is situated 3½ km east of Monte Cristo.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include São José and Trindade.

São José

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São José is a city of 270,000 people in the Grande Florianópolis region of Santa Catarina. The city was mainly settled by Azoreans, and has been populated since the 18th century. This article also covers the neighboring city of Palhoça.