Quinta da Boa Vista, Public park and former imperial residence in São Cristóvão, Brazil
Located in Rio de Janeiro's northern district, Quinta da Boa Vista spans 517,541 square meters of gardens, lakes, and green spaces around a neoclassical palace.
The estate transformed from a Jesuit farm to Prince John VI's residence in 1808, when English architect John Johnston renovated the property for the Portuguese Royal Family.
Before the 2018 fire, the National Museum within the park contained extensive collections of natural history, ethnology, and archaeological artifacts from Brazilian indigenous cultures.
The park welcomes visitors daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, offering pedal boat rentals on the lake and access to recreational areas for community gatherings.
The entrance features an English-style gate made of Coade Stone, leading to Sapucaias Avenue with its collection of ancient trees and Chinese-style pagoda gazebo.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Inception: 1808
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
GPS coordinates: -22.90580,-43.22440
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:23
Museu Nacional
175 m
Gruta da Quinta da Boa Vista
215 m
Túnel na Quinta da Boa Vista
188 m
Coreto do Pagode Chinês
172 m
Cascata da Quinta da Boa Vista
217 m
Bust of Auguste François Marie Glaziou
288 m
Chafariz da Serpente
191 m
Bebedouro Tronco de Arvore da Quinta da Boa Vista
188 m
Pedro II
67 m
Templo em Ruinas ou de Apolo
222 m
José Bonifácio da Quinta da Boa Vista
50 m
Guarda-corpo II da Ponte da Quinta da Boa Vista
310 m
Canto das Sereias
274 m
Nilo Peçanha
49 m
Nilo Peçanha II
125 m
Amurada da Encosta do Terraço da Quinta da Boa Vista
200 m
Amurada do Terraço da Quinta da Boa Vista
73 m
Imperatriz Leopoldina
110 m
Time capsule (1972–2022) at Quinta da Boa Vista
147 m
Vaso Monumental do Terraço da Quinta
69 m
Vaso I do Terraço da Quinta
142 m
Guarda-corpo V da Ponte da Quinta da Boa Vista
201 m
Lampadário do Terraço da Quinta da Boa Vista
68 m
Nincho da Quinta da Boa Vista
219 m
Vaso II do Terraço da Quinta
107 m
Lago da Quinta da Boa Vista
259 m
Guarda-corpo III da Ponte da Quinta da Boa Vista
207 m
Guarda-corpo I da Ponte da Quinta da Boa Vista
305 mReviews
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