Cultural Tours – Full Day a Petropolis
Duration 8 hours
Just one hour away from Rio de Janeiro in the mountainous region is the city of Petropolis, rich in tourist attractions. A simple walk through the streets of the city means transporting yourself through times and reliving historical moments. The pleasant climate of the region, its tree-lined streets full of buildings from the imperial era, its privileged location, surrounded by mountains, waterfalls and small rivers, all add up to a scenario that guarantees a pleasant visit to tourists. The tour includes the Summer Palace of Dom Pedro II, the Emperor’s favorite residence, where he spent the best moments of his life, now transformed into the Imperial Museum. Its construction in neoclassical style dates from 1845, and the style was determined by the monarch. The floor of the lobby, built in Carrara marble and black marble from Belgium, was added in 1854. The details stand out in jacaranda wood, cedar, and rosewood from the various provinces of the empire. The remains of the imperial family are found in the Cathedral, which was built in Gothic style. The visit includes the Crystal Palace, built in France and set up in Brazil, a place destined for the great parties promoted by Princess Isabel.