Casa da Marquesa de Santos

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Casa da Marquesa de Santos, Neoclassical palace in São Cristóvão, Brazil.

The two-story palace features curved staircases leading to a large garden, with heart-shaped details on windows and doors throughout the building.

Emperor Pedro I gifted this residence to his mistress Domitila de Castro, who lived there from 1827 to 1829 before leaving Rio de Janeiro.

The interior decorations include Greek-Roman mythology reliefs and paintings by Francisco Pedro do Amaral, with ornamental work by Marc and Zephirin Ferrez.

The palace, located at Avenida Pedro II 283, now functions as a museum under the management of Rio de Janeiro State Culture Department.

The building's floors consist of specially crafted Brazilian wood, while the facade incorporates stone frames and decorative moldings above the lintels.

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Location: São Cristóvão

Address: Avenida Pedro II, nº 293 - São Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20941-000

GPS coordinates: -22.90458,-43.21707

Latest update: June 12, 2025 19:23

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