Castle of the Baron of Itaipava, Neo-medieval residence in Petropolis, Brazil
The Castle of Baron of Itaipava features 42 rooms divided into nineteen bedrooms, seven bathrooms, multiple libraries, and a music room spread across its structure.
Built between 1922 and 1924, the castle was commissioned by Baron J. Smith de Vasconcellos and designed by architect Fernando Valentim using materials from France, Italy, and Portugal.
The castle entrance hall displays family coat of arms in stained glass windows, alongside jacaranda wood ceilings and marble floor inlays representing Brazilian aristocratic heritage.
The castle opens Tuesday through Thursday from 11 AM to 8 PM, Friday until 10 PM, Saturday from 1 PM to 10 PM, and Sunday from 10 AM to 8 PM.
Twenty Portuguese craftsmen families were brought specifically to construct this castle, which remains the only Norman-style medieval palace in Latin America.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Inception: 1924
Architectural style: Neo-medieval
Website: http://www.castelodeitaipava.com.br/
Website: http://castelodeitaipava.com.br
GPS coordinates: -22.36081,-43.12543
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:52
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