Centro Histórico de Petrópolis
Centro Histórico de Petrópolis
Centro Histórico de Petrópolis
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Susan C
London, UK331 contributions
Jan 2023
Great views on the drive from Rio. This pink palace was home to the former Royal Family. The Crown Jewels are beautifully displayed. However, bags must be left in lockers and overshoes worn. These can be cumbersome, especially when climbing the stairs. Stay close to your guide, as larger groups cannot easily hear commentary and rooms are small. An experience indeed.
Written 23 March 2023
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RobertoVillavicencio Grossmann
Sao Jose Dos Campos, SP98 contributions
Jan 2022
Historical city with amazing urban and architectural monuments. It is an important document of a period of Brazilian history. Nevertheless it hasn't been taken care properly. Except for the Cathedral, which is under restoration, everything is very deteriorated, including the Emperor's Summer Palace.
Nature of the region is astonishing and those who enjoy hiking and visiting national parks will enjoy the surroundings. But the city is not worth visiting.
Nature of the region is astonishing and those who enjoy hiking and visiting national parks will enjoy the surroundings. But the city is not worth visiting.
Written 7 January 2022
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Janvm_11
Rotterdam, The Netherlands104 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
After reading the many positive reviews I had great expectations about this place. But after my visited, I wonder of I have visited the same place as all the writers of the positive reviews.
Indeed, the city has a great imperial museum certainly worth visiting and a number of other buildings look good as well. But the city itself is not worth a visit. The traffic is chaotic and finding a parking place is almost impossible.
But if you are lucky enough to find a parking place ( for R$ 8 per hour), finding the places you want to visit by foot is the next challenge. There are hardly any signs. I wasn't able to find the once I had on my list.
The place smells to the gasoline of the many, many cars and busses.
I have visited cities all over the world, but this was one of the worst.
Indeed, the city has a great imperial museum certainly worth visiting and a number of other buildings look good as well. But the city itself is not worth a visit. The traffic is chaotic and finding a parking place is almost impossible.
But if you are lucky enough to find a parking place ( for R$ 8 per hour), finding the places you want to visit by foot is the next challenge. There are hardly any signs. I wasn't able to find the once I had on my list.
The place smells to the gasoline of the many, many cars and busses.
I have visited cities all over the world, but this was one of the worst.
Written 6 June 2017
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Chen P
Taipei, Taiwan31 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
I went there to visit the former summer palace of Emperor Pedro II, it is a museum now with a log of royal collections. We also went to the Cathedral and Crystal Palace. Good place away from Rio.
Written 3 October 2019
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Miguel Pereira, RJ16 contributions
Sept 2014 • Friends
The city was build for the Emperor and his family , with many historical buildings , including the Cathedral , and the Imperial palace, worth seeing both , for historical understanding of Brasil
Written 15 April 2015
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winst0n4
Toronto158 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
Anybody interested in Brazilian history should see this place. Woncerful for strolls, especially along a boulevard surrounded by 19th-century homes of the members of the imperial court. The fairly modest imperial palace is nevertheless impressive, and a very worthwhile visit. There is also a lovely little restaurant on the palace grounds.
Written 9 January 2015
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Ken B
Overton, NV61 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
Amazing homes and buildings in a very European designed in the mountain tropical rainforest. I was thinking that I was in Portugal or maybe Spain or Italy.
Written 6 April 2019
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AMadureira2014
Petropolis, RJ8 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
The historical centre of Petrópolis is a quite nice place to visit with no hurry. Century old houses yield a feeling that you left the usual daily stress to entered a whole new life. You can just wonder how was life back then, when only means of transportation were chariots and horses.
One definitely should visit the cathedral and walk through Avenida Koeller before reaching Restaurante Leopoldina. It's not cheap, but it worths the price.
One definitely should visit the cathedral and walk through Avenida Koeller before reaching Restaurante Leopoldina. It's not cheap, but it worths the price.
Written 18 June 2018
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KaterinaBouza
Sao Paulo, SP399 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
The historic center likes with European small cities. It is full of amazing buildings which each of them has a history. Also you have the opportunity to visit the factory of Bohemia beer and to be familiar with the production process. Unfortunately all the "tour" in the factory is in Portuguese.
Written 12 August 2016
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BernatDesclot
Petropolis, RJ1,611 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
For those who are not that familiar with Brazilian history, the center of Petrópolis offers you a magnificent opportunity to learn about the times of the Imperio.
Built by a German arquitect around the Palace, it became the Summer quarters for the government and court, a cool place to escape Rio's heat.
Well restored and maintained, it offers a nice collection of stylish palaces and mansions, that transport you to the XIX century.
Excellent day trip from Rio to discover something quite unique in the country. You will also find nice pousadas and restaurants if you plan to stay longer.
Pity that the rest of the city grew without respecting the style and the heritage.
Built by a German arquitect around the Palace, it became the Summer quarters for the government and court, a cool place to escape Rio's heat.
Well restored and maintained, it offers a nice collection of stylish palaces and mansions, that transport you to the XIX century.
Excellent day trip from Rio to discover something quite unique in the country. You will also find nice pousadas and restaurants if you plan to stay longer.
Pity that the rest of the city grew without respecting the style and the heritage.
Written 5 August 2016
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Como é que se estaciona na região? Inacreditável que perdi duas horas procurando vaga e desisti da visita ao Museu, porque simplesmente não há onde estacionar, nem próximo, nem em lugar nenhum de Petrópolis. A Prefeitura, ou administração do Museu, já deveria ter resolvido este problema. O turismo é ignorado. Porque não se cria uma área na lateral específica para visitantes com a cobrança do ingresso junto e destinação da receita ao Museu? Não volto mais, apesar do enorme interesse pela História. Paciência tem limite.
Written 29 July 2019
Quantos dias são suficientes para conhecer a cidade?
Written 26 September 2015
Não sei uma resposta exata, mas com dois dias aqui ainda não cheguei a metade do que gostaria de fazer.
Written 28 July 2018
Oque poderia indicar para a noite, como barzinho??
Written 11 April 2015
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