# Captaincy of Santa Catarina Heritage

Florianopolis, Brazil

Created in 1738 to secure Portugal's hold on southern Brazil, the Captaincy of Santa Catarina made Desterro, today's Florianópolis, its capital. Its first governor fortified the bay and welcomed thousands of Azorean settlers whose heritage still shapes the island.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Captaincy of Santa Catarina Heritage, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: -27.5969, -48.5495

[City page](/cities/florianopolis)

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