historic center · Domingos Martins, ES
Centro histórico de Domingos Martins
A town center with German heritage, with the Rua do Lazer, the Casa da Cultura, a Lutheran church and shops selling local crafts and preserves. It is where the town's German-tradition festivals take place.
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About Centro histórico de Domingos Martins
The center of Domingos Martins, which locals call Campinho, is the heart of the town founded by German immigrants in the Espírito Santo mountains. It is a small, quiet area, good to explore on foot.
The walk starts at Praça Dr. Arthur Gerhardt, with flower gardens and the Igreja Evangélica de Confissão Luterana (Lutheran church). The church tower was inaugurated in 1887, when the Constitution of the Empire allowed towers only on Catholic churches. That is why it is considered the oldest Protestant church with a tower in Brazil. The building is listed as a historic heritage site of Espírito Santo.
Nearby is the Rua do Lazer, the popular name for Rua João Batista Wernersbach. It is a pedestrian street with shops, cafés, bars and restaurants, busier on weekends and holidays.
The Casa da Cultura houses the town's history museum, with photographs, documents, objects and furniture of German and Pomeranian immigrants and their descendants. The center also hosts the town's main festivals, such as the Sommerfest and the Festival de Inverno.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
2 to 3 hours for the square, the church, the Casa da Cultura and the Rua do Lazer; longer if you have lunch or dinner there.
Best time
Weekends and holidays, when the Rua do Lazer is livelier; winter goes well with the mountain climate and the Festival de Inverno (winter festival).
How to get there
The center is in the town of Domingos Martins, in the Espírito Santo mountains. From Vitória, take the BR-262 to the town gateway and continue along Avenida Presidente Vargas to Praça Dr. Arthur Gerhardt. The Rua do Lazer and the Lutheran church are a few steps from the square.
Tip
Leave the car and do everything on foot: the square, church, museum and Rua do Lazer are all close together. On festival days, some downtown streets may be closed to traffic.
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Centro histórico de Domingos Martins in pictures
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Frequently asked questions about Centro histórico de Domingos Martins
What is Campinho in Domingos Martins?
It is the popular name for the town center, home to the Rua do Lazer, the main square and the Lutheran church.
Where is the Rua do Lazer in Domingos Martins?
Downtown. Its official name is Rua João Batista Wernersbach, a pedestrian street with shops, cafés, bars and restaurants.
Why is the Lutheran church in Domingos Martins famous?
Its tower was inaugurated in 1887, when only Catholic churches were allowed to have towers. It is considered the oldest Protestant church with a tower in Brazil.
Is there an entrance fee for the Casa da Cultura in Domingos Martins?
No, entry is free. Check opening hours before you go.
When is downtown Domingos Martins busiest?
On weekends and holidays, and during festivals such as the Sommerfest and the Festival de Inverno.