Memorial of the city - Part II

The open stage.

Memorial of the city - Part I

Memorial of the city is a place - a big place - where all kinds of cultural manifestation could happen. There are an open stage, a theatre, a exposition room. It was built between March 1993 and August 1996, to celebrate the 300th anniversary of Curitiba City. There are also some paintings and sculptures made by local artists.

A restored building - XV Novembro street.

May, 2010.

Araucária Tree (Pinheiro)

This is the symbol tree of Paraná State.

There is a João de Barro nest ('house') built in this tree.

João de Barro is a bird that builts its 'house' using clay.

Guaira Theater

Folklore Festival - WISLA Polish Group

Poty Lazzarotto.

A big wall* painting by Poty Lazarotto, in 1991, to pay homage to Curitiba City during celebration of its 300 years old and 100 years of Nossa Senhora da Luz Cathedral.

Napoleon Potyguara Lazzarotto or Poty Lazzarotto (1924-1998) was a painter, engraver, ceramist and muralist, internacionaly renowned.

*Marechal Floriano Street with XV de Novembro Street.

From the window...

From the window, Bigorrilho District.

Flowers and cameras...

XV de Novembro Street, is a street without cars. Only people pass away there.

There are many flowers and many security cameras too.

XV Novembro Street

XV Novembro Street - Mother's Day, May 09 2010

Largo da Ordem

It is time of electoral campaign.

Rosario Mansion

The house was built in the end of XIX Century and for a long time, it was one of the most luxurious house in the city. It belonged to Paula França family (1890). At that time Paula França was the mayor of the city. At the 80's of XX Century, seat there Parana Ghoethe Institute. After that it was considered by the city hall as historical patrimony.

In 1992, after restauration it was oppened as a culture space where people can find an Art Gallery, a Bookshop, an Antiquary, a Restaurant and Tea House, a Frame Shop as weel all kinds of cultural events.

Green house

And old and beautiful house completly restored

At Emiliano Perneta street.