Petropolis - The Imperial City
Gray Line Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Tue, 8th July 2008 - Tue, 30th December 2008
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. 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 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:
Imperial Museum
Crystal Palace
Tour Information:
Child ages 2-12 years.
You must include your hotel name when booking and please call (55) 82 3337-3171 or (55) 82 9104-6810 between 24-48 hours prior, to confirm your booking.
Booking Information:
Child ages 2-12 years.
You must include your hotel name when booking and please call (55) 82 3337-3171 or (55) 82 9104-6810 between 24-48 hours prior, to confirm your booking.
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Petropolis - The Imperial City:
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.
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