Petropolis Attractions
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Petrópolis
Petrópolis, once the summer residence of the Emperor and now of the President, lies half way between Teresópolis (60km/37mi) and Rio de Janeiro (66km/41mi). It is one of the most agreeable resorts in the Rio de Janeiro highlands, with average temperatures of around 17°C/63°F, numerous parks and excellent hotels. Within easy reach of the town are such mighty peaks as the Pico do Meu Castelo (1400m/4595ft) and the Pico do Aáu (2232m/7323ft). Part of the area lies within the Serra dos Orgãos National Park.
Bus station
Rua Dr Portiúncula 75
History
The town grew up round the Fazenda Córrego Seco, a private estate of Dom Pedro I. In 1848 the settlement, mainly populated by German immigrants, was formed into a commune under the name of São Pedro de Alcântara de Petrópolis, which in 1857 was chartered as a town. From 1894 to 1902 it was the seat of the state government of Rio de Janeiro.
Petrópolis, once the summer residence of the Emperor and now of the President, lies half way between Teresópolis (60km/37mi) and Rio de Janeiro (66km/41mi). It is one of the most agreeable resorts in the Rio de Janeiro highlands, with average temperatures of around 17°C/63°F, numerous parks and excellent hotels. Within easy reach of the town are such mighty peaks as the Pico do Meu Castelo (1400m/4595ft) and the Pico do Aáu (2232m/7323ft). Part of the area lies within the Serra dos Orgãos National Park.
Bus station
Rua Dr Portiúncula 75
History
The town grew up round the Fazenda Córrego Seco, a private estate of Dom Pedro I. In 1848 the settlement, mainly populated by German immigrants, was formed into a commune under the name of São Pedro de Alcântara de Petrópolis, which in 1857 was chartered as a town. From 1894 to 1902 it was the seat of the state government of Rio de Janeiro.
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Imperial Museum
The Imperial Museum in Petropolis showcases the crown of Dom Pedro II, crown jewels, masterpieces of art and possessions of the imperial family along with furniture and documents from Brazil's history.
Crystal Palace, Petropolis
Petropolis
