Palácio Quitandinha, Convention center and tourist attraction in Petrópolis, Brazil.
The Palácio Quitandinha stands at the foot of mountains with a Norman-French exterior and Art Deco interior across six floors and 50,000 square meters.
The complex opened in 1944 as Latin America's largest casino hotel, operating until 1946 when Brazil prohibited gambling, leading to its transformation into residences.
The palace features decorative elements by Dorothy Draper incorporating Brazilian maritime and forest motifs throughout the interior spaces.
Visitors can join free guided tours Tuesday through Sunday, with access to exhibitions and cultural events organized by SESC in the public areas.
The artificial lake in front of the palace mirrors the geographical shape of Brazil and contains sand transported from Copacabana Beach.
Location: Petrópolis
Inception: 1944
Official opening: 1944
Floors above the ground: 6
Website: http://sescrio.org.br/unidades/sesc-quitandinha/informacoes
GPS coordinates: -22.52727,-43.21278
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:49
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