Palácio de Cristal, Iron and glass palace in Petrópolis, Brazil.
The iron structure features large glass panels, decorative metalwork, and ornate chandeliers within a French-inspired architectural design set in landscaped gardens.
The palace, inaugurated in 1884, was commissioned by Count d'Eu and manufactured by Société Anonyme de Saint-Sauveur in Arras, France for agricultural exhibitions.
The palace hosted a significant celebration in 1888 where Princess Isabel presented freedom letters to the last enslaved people of Petrópolis.
Visitors can access the palace Tuesday through Sunday from 09:00 to 18:00, with free admission and a tourist information desk at the entrance.
The structure narrowly escaped demolition in the 1960s before preservationists secured its protection as a national historical monument.
Location: Petrópolis
Inception: 1884
Official opening: 1884
Architectural style: eclectic architecture
GPS coordinates: -22.50538,-43.18321
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:22
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