Curitiba is the capital city of the Brazilian state of Paraná. The city has the largest population and also the largest economy in Southern Brazil. The population of Curitiba numbers approximately 1.8 million people and the latest GDP figures for the city supasses US$17 billion according to IBGE . Its metropolitan area comprises 26 municipalities with a total population of over 3.5 million. Curitiba is an important cultural, political and economic center in the country. Waves of European immigrants started arriving after 1850, mainly Germans, Italians, Poles and Ukrainians.The Street that never sleeps is the synthesis of a city which also never sleeps. It is 120 meters long and 12 meters wide. It is composed by 32 arches in metallic tubular structure, trademark of the modern curitibana architecture. There are 34 shops that are open eternally, from the daybreak sandwich to the bank withdrawal; from the pharmacy to the florist; from books to milk for the children. Great meeting point for tourists and curitibanos seeking leisure, pastimes, night life and good eating options. At 24 Horas street it also possible to have free Internet access, day and night. The user just has to schedule a time. It is located between Visconde de Nácar and Visconde do Rio Branco Streets – Centre. It's closed for remodeling at the present time.