Guidebook for Petrópolis

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Guidebook for Petrópolis

Sightseeing

Situated in the historical centre, the museum is housed in the former summer palace of emperor Pedro II, built in 1845. Today it is one of the most frequently visited museums in the country.
202 locals recommend
Imperial Museum
220 R. da Imperatriz
202 locals recommend
Situated in the historical centre, the museum is housed in the former summer palace of emperor Pedro II, built in 1845. Today it is one of the most frequently visited museums in the country.
The Rio Negro Palace is now one of the official residences of the President of Brazil, used mainly as country retreat. A tour of the palace will eloborate on its history throughout the 20th century.
23 locals recommend
Palácio Rio Negro
255 Av. Koeler
23 locals recommend
The Rio Negro Palace is now one of the official residences of the President of Brazil, used mainly as country retreat. A tour of the palace will eloborate on its history throughout the 20th century.
A historic former luxury resort hotel, its rooms were sold as private residences in 1963 while the hotel's public areas now serve as a popular tourist attraction.
Quitandinha
A historic former luxury resort hotel, its rooms were sold as private residences in 1963 while the hotel's public areas now serve as a popular tourist attraction.
One of the city’s top attractions, it is also one of the most famous churches in Brazil. Built in French neo-gothic style, the cathedral is now listed as a national historic heritage.
107 locals recommend
Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara
60-252 Rua São Pedro Alcântara
107 locals recommend
One of the city’s top attractions, it is also one of the most famous churches in Brazil. Built in French neo-gothic style, the cathedral is now listed as a national historic heritage.

Arts & Culture

This is the city's gastronomic and entertainment quarter. Activities are too numerous to summarise here, so we recommend a visit to this area to see for yourself!
11 locals recommend
Valparaíso
11 locals recommend
This is the city's gastronomic and entertainment quarter. Activities are too numerous to summarise here, so we recommend a visit to this area to see for yourself!