Petropolis
Petropolis Visit the city of Petropolis which has been called as the
Imperial City Description
Visit the city of Petropolis
which has been called as the Imperial City.The city of Petro'polis is located
60 km away from Rio and it's called the Imperial City since the Emperor Pedro
II, enchanted by its fresh climate and beauty, bought a large property in 1830.
Settled by the Germans, Petro'polis keeps the memory of Brazilian history with
its buildings and charming streets.
This tour starts with the visit to the
Imperial Museum which has been the summer residence of the emperor D. Pedro II Details *This
tour starts with the visit to the Imperial Museum which has been the summer residence
of the emperor D. Pedro II and that keeps furniture and objects such as the crown
of gold, pearls and diamonds used by D. Pedro I and D. Pedro II. *The tour
will continue on the Gothic Cathedral where Princess Isabel was buried along with
the tombstones of D.
- Duration
- 6 and half hours
- Physical
Activity Level
Low
Recommendations
Suitable For Everyone.
What to Wear
Shoes and comfortable clothes.
Tour Notes
The tour will continue on the Gothic Cathedral where Princess
Isabel was buried along with the tombstones of D. Pedro II and his wife and then
the Crystal Palace, built in France and mounted in Brazil
Destined to shelter
exhibitions and great parties promoted by Princess Isabel. - Availability
Year Round
Departure Time & Location
Daily
(except Christmas Day and New Year's Day).Brazil
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