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Holambra's Floral Wonders & Dutch Charm

Holambra preserves its Dutch heritage through traditional architecture and large-scale horticulture. The city features the Moinho Povos Unidos, the tallest windmill in Latin America, and hosts Expoflora, the continent's largest floral exhibition. As a major agricultural hub, it is home to Veiling Holambra, a massive flower auction cooperative. The town’s layout includes numerous themed plazas dedicated to specific botanical varieties like roses, gerberas, and chrysanthemums, alongside Dutch-influenced bakeries and historical landmarks.

Holambra's Floral Wonders & Dutch Charm – Mapa

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Moinho Povos Unidos

A 38-meter-tall traditional Dutch windmill built in 2008. It features five floors open to visitors and is considered the tallest windmill in Latin America.

B

Expoflora

The primary venue for the largest flower and ornamental plant exhibition in Latin America, showcasing Dutch cultural performances and local horticultural innovations.

C

Veiling Holambra

A major cooperative founded in 1989 that serves as the primary auction center for flowers and plants in Brazil, utilizing a high-tech electronic bidding system.

D

Paróquia Divino Espírito Santo

Roman Catholic church featuring traditional architecture, serving as a central place of worship for the local community.

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E

Zoet & Zout

A lakeside confectionery and bakery specializing in traditional Dutch sweets, pastries, and artisanal ice cream.

F

Praça das Araucárias

Public park and square featuring Araucaria trees, a species native to southern Brazil.

G

Praça dos Cravos

Themed public square named after carnations, part of the city's network of floral-inspired urban spaces.

H

Praça dos Coqueiros

Urban park and landscaped square characterized by its coconut palm trees.

I

Praça das Rosas

Landscaped public square dedicated to rose varieties, reflecting Holambra's status as a major flower producer.

J

Praça das Gérberas

Themed public square showcasing gerbera daisies, one of the region's most significant commercial crops.

K

Praça das Palmas

Public square featuring various palm species and landscaped green space.

L

Praça dos Crisântemos

Themed urban square named after chrysanthemums, highlighting one of the city's primary floral exports.