Surrounded by mountains, Petrópolis is an obligatory visit for the tourist who comes to Rio de Janeiro. The trip up there from Rio, is about 1hour 30minutes by car, following the imperial road with wonderful views over the local forest.
To learn more about the history of Brazil and curiosities of the age of Empire, visitors can tour the historic city center. The visit is enjoyable because of the mild climate.
When walking the streets of Petropolis, tourists should be aware of the local mansions and palaces that recall the heydays architecture.
Walking through the historic center of Petropolis transports us to the nineteenth century, when the Emperor Dom Pedro II spent his long summer seasons about six months in the Imperial City.
The city invites us to follow in the footsteps of the Emperor visiting the some historical attractions.
You will spend a really wonderful and unforgettable day.