Top Things to do in Petropolis
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Couples in Petropolis, State of Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
Petropolis is the closest mountain resort to Rio, and a favorite getaway destination with cariocas. The Imperial Museum houses some of the most important objects in Brazilian history. Petropolis offers plenty in the way of ecotourism and adventure opportunities as well as rich historic architecture and cooler weather.
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1. Bike e Trail
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
Rental of bicycles and equipment. Guided walks by bike and running trails. Sports monitoring.
2. Um Sarau Imperial
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5.0 based on 65 reviews
Um Sarau Imperial é uma dramatização interativa, baseada em trechos retirados da correspondência particular da família imperial, que proporciona ao público a vivência de uma atividade de lazer no século XIX, abordando aspectos políticos, sociais, econômicos e culturais daquele período. A atração é embalada por modinhas imperiais cantadas por uma soprano e acompanhadas por uma pianista. A encenação se passa no ano de 1878 e tem como personagens a princesa Isabel e suas amigas: Adelaide Taunay, Amandinha Paranaguá, Francisca Taunay e condessa de Barral. A apresentação faz uso de interatividade entre os personagens e o público como forma de suscitar comparações entre o passado e o presente, estimulando a reflexão crítica sobre as mudanças ocorridas no país. Além disso, sensibiliza os espectadores para um estilo musical e poético próprio de uma época.
3. Loja do Castelo
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
4. Cervejaria do castelo
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
5. Quitandinha Palace Congress and Convention Center
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4.5 based on 3,246 reviews
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.
Reviewed By rbiollay - Almancil, Portugal
Incredible place. If you have seen the Shining movie, you may think that you will see Jack around the corner. The round area of the old casino as an incredible accoustic. Don't miss the theater, the pool art deco and the corridors.
6. Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara
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4.5 based on 3,808 reviews
Reviewed By WeakKneeTraveler - Singapore, Singapore
This is the resting place of Brazil's last Emperor, Dom Pedro II and his family. It is a beautiful church completed only in the 1920s. A must visit when in Petropolis.
7. Imperial Museum
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4.5 based on 8,179 reviews
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.
Reviewed By 251wesleyc - Tucson, United States
In 1845, Dom Pedro I declared Petropolis his summer home. The Imperial Palace was completed in 1864. The neo-classical pink and white building is very beautiful and was used as a royal summer home until Independence in 1889. It was then used as a school and became a state museum in 1943. It houses 300,000 artifacts from the royal reign including the Imperial Crown Jewels. Unfortunately, no photos are allowed inside the museum. I really enjoyed my visit -- it is a very worthwhile day trip from Rio.
8. Museu Casa de Santos Dumont
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4.5 based on 4,139 reviews
This museum, in the former summer residence of Alberto Santos Dumont, father of Brazilian aviation, is devoted to his life and career.
Reviewed By wfaria
Nice museum to learn a bit about Santos Dumont and a bit of the aeronautical history. The full ticket costs 8 reals.
9. Cervejaria Bohemia
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4.5 based on 11,221 reviews
Center of brewing experience, installed in the oldest brewery in Brazil (1853), with more than 20 environments that provide an interactive journey through the evolution of beer through the ages. Brings together entertainment, history, curiosities, rituals, linking the culture of beer production with the cuisine, customs and environment. Welcome to Bohemia Brewery!
Reviewed By marcelosX4249HJ - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Beautiful building where used to be the very first Brazilian brewery, where a complete set of information about the beverage and where we can eat and drink the beers produced over there.
10. Centro Historico de Petropolis
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4.5 based on 1,909 reviews
Reviewed By RandyRoss - Ridgetown, Canada
One can see why the Portuguese Royal Family chose Petropolis as the location for their summer palace. This is a beautiful city in a great setting. We visited the Imperial Palace, the cathedral and the former casino, among other places.
