in the center of nova friburgo is the historic trading point, praça marcīlio dias, located in the busy passandu neighborhood, the square is a meeting point of some of the cities main roads, one of which leads all the way to rio de janeiro city.

an early twentieth century construction, the square is characterized by its imposing bamboo park, which is in the center of the plaza - another one of nova friburgo's impressive squares, which is particularly popular with visitors to the city, is praça do suspiro.

renowned for its weekend fairs and horseback rides, praça do suspiro is also home to one of nova friburgo's most appealing attractions, its cable car, the largest in the country.