historic center · Luiz Alves, SC
Centro Histórico da Rua 18 de Julho
The street has settlement-era mansions such as the Tiedt Family House, from 1902, the Wust House, from 1920, and the old town hall, from 1927. Together they preserve the architecture of the immigrant families who built the municipality.
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About Centro Histórico da Rua 18 de Julho
The historic center of Luiz Alves is on Rua 18 de Julho, downtown, and brings together mansions built by the families who settled the region. It is a short walk to see up close the architecture of the early 20th century in the Vale do Itajaí countryside.
Settlement of Luiz Alves began in 1877, led by the engineer Júlio Grothe, with German, Italian and Portuguese-Brazilian immigrants. The municipality was created in 1958, when it split from Itajaí.
Among the best-known buildings are the Tiedt Family House, from 1902, a two-story exposed-brick house with arched openings, the Wust Family House, from 1920, the old town hall building, from 1927, and the Schwanke Family House, from 1940. Together they show how the immigrant families who built the municipality lived and built.
You visit from the street, looking at the facades. Some of the buildings may be privately used, so admire and photograph them from the sidewalk. The walk goes well with the Rota da Cachaça, which leads to the stills scattered around the municipality.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
About 30 minutes to 1 hour to walk the street and look at the mansions.
Best time
On days with settled weather, in the morning or late afternoon, when the side light shows off the facades and it is less hot.
How to get there
Rua 18 de Julho is in downtown Luiz Alves, in the Vale do Itajaí, near Navegantes, Itajaí and Massaranduba. The Wust Family House is at number 1190, the old town hall at 1204 and the Schwanke Family House at 1285.
Tip
Combine your walk through the historic center with a visit to one of the stills on the Rota da Cachaça (cachaça route) of Luiz Alves.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Centro Histórico da Rua 18 de Julho
Where is the historic center of Luiz Alves?
On Rua 18 de Julho, downtown, where you will find old houses such as the Casa da Família Wust, the former town hall and the Casa da Família Schwanke.
Which historic houses can you see on Rua 18 de Julho?
The Casa da Família Tiedt (1902), the Casa da Família Wust (1920), the former town hall building (1927) and the Casa da Família Schwanke (1940).
Can you go inside the houses?
You visit from the street, looking at the facades. Some of the buildings may be private, so admire and photograph them from the sidewalk.
How long does the visit take?
From 30 minutes to 1 hour, strolling along the street and stopping for photos.
Who settled Luiz Alves?
Settlement began in 1877, led by the engineer Júlio Grothe, with German and Italian immigrants and Portuguese-Brazilian families.