Petropolis Imperial - Discover the main attractions of the Imperial City
Petropolis Imperial - Discover the main attractions of the Imperial City
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For those who love history and architecture.
Petrópolis' favorite destination when winter comes, Petrópolis combines the charm of buildings from the imperial period with the cold of the mountains and the quality of the infrastructure. The city of Petrópolis, also known as the "Imperial City" because it was the refuge of the Portuguese imperial family during the summer, is a historic city that holds a beautiful architectural ensemble with buildings such as the Cathedral of Petrópolis, the Imperial Museum, where it was the residence of the imperial family and the Quitandinha Palace, which was the largest casino hotel in Latin America in the 1940s. You will also have the chance to visit the home of Santos Dumont, who was an aviation pioneer.
After visiting the most important points in Petrópolis, we will pause at Rua Teresa for shopping.
Itinerary
Quitandinha Palace Congress and Convention Center
10 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedWith Hollywood-style Rococo architecture, Quitandinha was a renowned 5-star hotel having received important names such as Walt Disney. The visit from this point is panoramic.Imperial Museum
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAlso known as the Imperial Palace, it is a Historical - Thematic museum located in the historic center of the city of Petrópolis. Its collection is divided into the following spaces: dining room, music room, state hall, Dom Pedro II Office, princesses' room and empress's visiting room.Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara
25 minsAdmission Ticket FreeDedicated to the patron saint of Brazil, the cathedral of Petrópolis is one of the most important neo-Gothic constructions in the country. Designed at the end of the 19th century, this church stands out for the beauty of its facade and its countless overworked stained glass windows.Museu Casa de Santos Dumont
25 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedAlso known as “A Encantada”, the aviation father's summer house has some peculiarities, such as one of his latest inventions, which is the shower with hot water and also the external staircase where you can only start climbing with your right leg. Entry is optional.Crystal Palace
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeInaugurated in 1884. the Palácio de Cristal was a gift from Conde d'Eu to Princess Isabel in order to be used as a greenhouse so that she could grow her vegetables. Nowadays, the Palace houses several regional fairs and, around it, is where the famous Bauernfest is located, which takes place on the last weekends of June.Rua Santa Teresa
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeStreet known for having several great stores for shopping. We give customers free time to enjoy!
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