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Imperial Museum
Imperial Museum
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#1 of 15 attractions in Petropolis
5 of 5 stars 45 reviews
Owner description: The Imperial Museum in Petrópolis, Brazil, is one of the most attractive cultural points of interest near Rio de Janeiro.... more » Owner description: The Imperial Museum in Petrópolis, Brazil, is one of the most attractive cultural points of interest near Rio de Janeiro. Located in the town's historic center, the museum was once Emperor Pedro II's favorite residence. Today, it is one of the most visited museums in Brazil, with the annual average of 300.000 visitors. The exhibitions tell the Brazilian Empire history through furniture, objects, paintings, sculptures and other historic and artistic pieces that belonged to the imperial family or other people from the 19th century. « less
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Cathedral of St. Peter of Alcantra
Cathedral of St. Peter of Alcantra
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#2 of 15 attractions in Petropolis
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Museu Casa de Santos Dumont
Museu Casa de Santos Dumont
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#3 of 15 attractions in Petropolis
4 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Owner description: This museum, in the former summer residence of Alberto Santos Dumont, father of Brazilian aviation, is devoted to his life... more » Owner description: This museum, in the former summer residence of Alberto Santos Dumont, father of Brazilian aviation, is devoted to his life and career. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Expeditioner's Square (Praca Expedicionarios)
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#4 of 15 attractions in Petropolis
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  719.3 miles from city centre
Quitandinha Palace Congress and Convention Center
Quitandinha Palace Congress and Convention Center
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#5 of 15 attractions in Petropolis
4 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Owner description: Once the summer home of Brazil's last emperor, this enormous palace houses furniture, paintings and jewels from the Brazilian... more » Owner description: Once the summer home of Brazil's last emperor, this enormous palace houses furniture, paintings and jewels from the Brazilian empire and is used as a convention center. « less
Attraction type  Convention Centres
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
Nossa Senhora do Fatima
Nossa Senhora do Fatima
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#6 of 15 attractions in Petropolis
4 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues; Lookouts
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
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#7 of 15 attractions in Petropolis
3.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
The Crystal Palace was built in France as a greenhouse to grow orchids.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  719.3 miles from city centre
Yellow Palace (Palacio Amarelo)
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#8 of 15 attractions in Petropolis
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  5708.0 miles from city centre
Luterana Church
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#9 of 15 attractions in Petropolis
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Ipiranga House
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#10 of 15 attractions in Petropolis
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Casa da Princesa Isabel
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#11 of 15 attractions in Petropolis
4 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Rio Negro Palace
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#12 of 15 attractions in Petropolis
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Town Hall
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#13 of 15 attractions in Petropolis
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
Casa do Colono Alemao
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Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  1.8 miles from city centre
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Casa de Rui Barbosa
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Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
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