Coffee under the cold weather

I do not have my breakfast at Fran's Cafe at Espanha Square everyday, but every time I go there, this gentleman is there. As he smokes and the smoke-free law prohibits smoking within any commercial establishment, he was forced to have his coffee outside. Thus, even in very cold days, he takes the table on the sidewalk, has his coffee, reads his newspaper and smokes whatever his cigarette.

Freddo Gelateria

The Freddo Gelateria was choosen for 5 years the best icecream shop in Curitiba. Well, it certainly deserves that. There are 60 different flavors and it is hand made with italian products and fresh fruits.

During weekends it is crowded and it is one of the best atractions at Batel Soho.

Batel Soho

Ok! The name can cause temper tantrums, since the Espanha square, which is the center of the event, is not located at Batel district (but at Bigorrilho district) and SoHo means South of Houston Street, a New York district famous for its architecture, culture, food and shopping. But what happens every Saturday around these blocks is pretty cool.

The square receives, with the support of the prefecture of Curitiba and the Merchants Association of the Region of Espanha square, an antiques fair (small but charming) and concerts that range from week to week. Painting for the children; free yoga classes; and many other attractions. All surrounded by good restaurants, shops, chocolate boutiques, coffee shops, bakery and one of the best ice cream in Curitiba. Not to be missed!

Spanish Immigration to Curitiba

The largest wave of migration that Paraná has received from Spain was between the 50’s and the 60’s. The Spanish immigrants came mainly from Galicia, Andalucía and Cataluña regions and settled in the cities of Curitiba and Londrina.

The ones, who settled in Curitiba, dedicated themselves to trade, gastronomy, construction and services. The Spanish immigrants had a great tradition in civil engineering, working specially with stone and granite. Many important buildings in Curitiba were built by Spanish contractors, such as the Palace of Government, Public Library, Court of Auditors and Teatro Guaira.
Fonte: www. centroespanhol.com.br