7 things to do in Petrópolis Brazil

In this article you will know 7 unmissable points of the imperial city of Petrópolis. Are they:

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Petrópolis is a city taken by historical buildings. Palaces, churches and houses, where the public can enter, bring stories of other times, especially from the imperial era. With a pleasant climate, the imperial city seduces everyone with its architecture, charm and elegance.

Imperial Museum

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The imperial museum is undoubtedly the best known museum in Brazil. It has a large garden and a facade that attracts attention quickly outside the palace. Inside, the visitor is impressed by the size of the rooms and hallways. There are more than 7800 articles from the 18th and 19th centuries in the museum, related to the imperial era. You will find jewelry, clothing, porcelain, furniture, sculptures and the original crown of Emperor Dom Pedro II. The noble stone floors, chandeliers and stucco are preserved to this day.

The museum is the old Summer Palace of Dom Pedro II. It is an indispensable point for those who go to the imperial city, a true time travel.

Palácio Quitandinha

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The Palace was built to be the largest casino in Latin America. It even precedes the major American casinos. Built by businessman Joaquim Rola, the building had a memorable period of glamor and fame when games were still allowed, and artists from around the world visited the site. If you want to know more about this story, visit this link here.

Palácio de Cristal

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The palace pre-frame was made of cast iron from France by Count D’Eu. The building was assembled by the engineer Eduardo Bonjean. The structure was inspired by the Crystal Palace in London and Porto. In a beautiful party in 1888 with the presence of Princess Isabel, the last slaves were released. The event on site exhibits today.

Casa de Santos Dumont

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Santos Dumont lived in a picturesque house on a hillside of the city. The brilliant inventor was invited by Princess Isabel to live in the city. There is a very interesting observatory on the third floor of the residence. The house was custom made for Dumont. In it you will find unusual aspects, such as a ladder where you can only put one foot per step.

Relógio das flores

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The flower clock is in front of the Catholic University of Petrópolis. Opened in 1972, the building hosted the Palace Hotel in the 19th century. He was frequented by Pedro II and received Santos Dumont. It is an electronic clock decorated with seasonal flowers.

Cathedral of São Pedro de Alcântara

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Typical of French and German Gothic, the cathedral has pointed towers and warped windows. The stained glass windows bring images of Jesus Christ, the saints and the Holy Family. It is 22 meters wide and 70 meters long. São Pedro de Alcântara is the patron saint of Petrópolis.

Via Crucis is made of French patinated plaster. There is an image of San Pedro de Alcántara in Carrara marble. There are the mausoleum with the tombstones of Emperor Dom Pedro II, Mrs. Teresa Cristina, Princess Isabel and her husband, Count d’Eu. There are life-size sculptures of them.

Fábrica de Chocolate

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On Rua da Lapa 6-12, Rio de Janeiro, the factory was founded in 1913 by a Portuguese immigrant. In 1945, he emigrated to Petrópolis, Rua Colonel Veiga No. 1349. A better climate was sought for the production of chocolates and their derivatives.

The activities in the imperial city had 145 employees. The chocolate came from Bahia as raw cocoa, mixing in the factory with sugar and milk. The machinery was imported from Europe. A delicious stop on the tour, it’s worth it! :]