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09 - PETROPOLIS
- By zoeey .
- Published 09/28/2007
- Rio De Janiero
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09 - PETROPOLIS
The
city of Petropolis is located 60 km away from Rio and it has been
called the Imperial City since the Emperor Pedro II. Settled by the
Germans, Petropolis 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.
The tour will continue on to the Gothic Cathedral where Princess Isabel was buried along with the tombstones of D. Pedro II and his wife. From there you will see the Crystal Palace, built in France and mounted in Brazil, destined to shelter exhibitions and great parties promoted by Princess Isabel.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Duration: 6 HOURS
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