Petrópolis, Summer residence municipality in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil.
The city stands at 872 meters above sea level in mountainous terrain, featuring German-influenced architecture and numerous green spaces throughout its streets.
Emperor Pedro II established Petrópolis in 1843 as a summer retreat, constructing a palace that now houses the Imperial Museum with royal artifacts.
The Crystal Palace, built in 1884 with glass and iron materials, represents the European architectural influences that shaped the city's development.
The mild mountain climate maintains temperatures around 19°C year-round, making the city suitable for outdoor activities and cultural explorations.
Petrópolis holds the position as Brazil's second-largest beer production center, with multiple breweries operating within the Industrial District.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Inception: 1843
Elevation above the sea: 872 m
Shares border with: Areal, Duque de Caxias, Guapimirim, Magé, Miguel Pereira, Paraíba do Sul, Paty do Alferes, São José do Vale do Rio Preto, Teresópolis
Website: https://petropolis.rj.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -22.50500,-43.17889
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:15
Parque Lage
50.8 km
Palácio Quitandinha
4.3 km
Cathedral of Petrópolis
68 m
Dedo de Deus
17.9 km
Palácio de Cristal
447 m
Serra dos Órgãos National Park
12.8 km
Palácio Rio Negro
464 m
Parque das Ruínas
8.6 km
Imperial Museum of Brazil
514 m
Castle of the Baron of Itaipava
17 km
Casa da Princesa Isabel
179 m
Santos Dumont House Museum
812 m
Palácio do Grão-Pará
600 m
Casa Stefan Zweig
2 km
Bell Stone
15.9 km
Palácio Amarelo
371 m
Mirante da Granja Guarani
21 km
Aguja del Diablo
16.7 km
Montanhas de Teresópolis Municipal Nature Park
25.4 km
Avenida Koeler
357 m
Caminho do Proença
7.4 km
Petrópolis Municipal Nature Park
677 m
Colina do Mirante
22.9 km
Pedra do Elefante Natural Monument
21.8 km
Mosteiro da Virgem
458 m
Fazenda Maravilha
33.8 km
Palácio Amarelo - Edifício da Câmara Municipal
366 m
Caminho de Minas - Trecho à Estrada Normal da Estrela
8 kmReviews
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