Catedral de São Pedro de Alcântara
Catedral de São Pedro de Alcântara
Catedral de São Pedro de Alcântara
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dellangelo54
Turin, Italy17,226 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
The Petropolis cathedral is dedicated to San Pietro d'Alcantara, patron saint of the city. The construction of the church began at the end of the 19th century and was completed only in 1925, while the bell tower is more recent although in the same neo-Gothic style. The most interesting thing is that in the chapel to the right of the entrance, closed by grates, there are the tombs of Peter II, the last emperor of Brazil, his wife and his family.
Written 27 December 2023
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FabioMA
Sao Paulo, SP581 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Beautiful church with an exuberant facade located in the center of Petrópolis. Worth knowing. Some of the most important nobles in the history of the Brazilian empire are buried inside this church. Despite all the work on the church's facade, the interior is a bit disappointing. It's quite simple.
On your way out, take the opportunity to visit the little shop and cafe that are on the other side of the street, close to the stairs.
On your way out, take the opportunity to visit the little shop and cafe that are on the other side of the street, close to the stairs.
Written 16 November 2023
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NORMA G
Castelar, Argentina4,723 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
We visited Petrópolis with an excursion from RIO, 1:20 hours of travel. It's good because the guide tells you things. Simple and beautiful, with spectacular stained glass windows, only 4 came from France, the rest made in Brazil. There are the tombs of the royal family.
Written 24 April 2024
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RandyRoss
Ridgetown, Canada12,749 contributions
Feb 2020
This is a beautiful and historic church. The Imperial Chapel there is the burial site of many Portuguese royal family members, including Dom Pedro II. Stop for 15-20 minutes and get dome nice photos.
Written 12 May 2020
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Trek-Always
Alpharetta, GA2,522 contributions
Feb 2015 • Couples
Gothic style church which contains some particularly beautiful stained glass windows. You need to park on the street and find a person to pay a parking fee by the hour. We left our car at the cathedral and walked to several other attractions which are close by.
Worth a brief visit to see this lovely cathedral.
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Worth a brief visit to see this lovely cathedral.
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Written 25 February 2015
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Gypsgris
Poughkeepsie, NY469 contributions
Aug 2014 • Friends
The main attraction here are the final resting places of Dom Pedro II, his wife Empress Teresa Cristina, his daughter princess imperial Isabel (who signed the law abolishing slavery in Brazil), and her husband, Comte d'Eu. The church is of the 19th century with the tower finished only in 1969.
Written 7 September 2014
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Travel_World63
Sao Paulo, SP408 contributions
Dec 2014 • Family
This gothic church is open to public visitation and house the tombs of Emperor Dom Pedro and his family. The stained glass windows are specially beautiful with sunlights. Don't miss this fine attraction.
Written 30 December 2014
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A.B.Maeda
Rio de Janeiro, RJ431 contributions
It is located very close to Imperial Museum. Such a beautiful church wih the Tomb of Dom Pedro and his family.
Written 13 October 2014
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LuizDutraNeto
Rio de Janeiro, RJ8,569 contributions
Jul 2013 • Friends
If you came to Rio de Janeiro, looking for sun, beaches, and it is raining ... Go to the nearby city of Petrópolis, in the mountains just outside of Rio, easily reached by car in a little more than one hour. Petrópolis was the Summer capital of the Brazilian Court. The Royal Family enjoyed it's cool weather and beautiful mountains and valleys. The Imperial Cathedral cannot be missed. Its construction, in the famous neogothic style, started in1884 and was completed in 1960. Beautiful glass windows complete the scenary, bringing you to exceptional moments of peace and introspection. The Royal Mausoleum is a must, with the tombs of Brazil's last Emperor, D. Pedro II, and his wife, the Italian Princess, D. Teresa Cristina di Borbone-Due Sicilie. And finally, avoid free-lancer guides. You do not need them. Enjoy!
Written 8 July 2013
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mariaBrazil
brazil47 contributions
The cathedral is very well maintained, it is beautiful , and there are the important graves there, extinct ancestors of the Brazilian throne.
Written 10 October 2011
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Written 30 March 2018
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