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Petrópolis (Portuguese: [peˈtɾɔpolis,-pu-]), also known as The Imperial City, is a municipality in the Southeast Region of Brazil. It is located in the state of Rio de Janeiro, 68 kilometres (42 mi) northeast of the city of Rio de Janeiro. According to the 2022 Brazilian census, Petrópolis municipality had a population of 278,881 inhabitants.
Mar 10, 2017 · Petrópolis is the mountain escape for Rio de Janeiro‘s residents when the summer’s unforgiving heat arrives. The peaks – carpeted with forests and the mountainous ridge of Serra dos Órgãos National Park – provide a much cooler climate, and the city’s culture and tourism offer much to explore, centred around its colonial heritage ...
Jul 24, 2017 · Located within the state of Rio de Janeiro, Petropolis is a colonial city just 70 kilometers away from Rio‘s city center. As the former home of Brazil‘s last emperor, Pedro II, it played a significant role in the country’s imperial past and traces of the history are evident throughout the city. Highlights include historical architecture, fascinating museums, long forest trails, and a Brazilian beer factory with guided tours and tastings.
Petrópolis é um município localizado na Região Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro, no estado do Rio de Janeiro, [5] no Brasil, também conhecido como Cidade Imperial. Ocupa uma área de 795,798 km², e sua população é de 278 881 habitantes, de acordo com o censo do IBGE divulgado em 2023. [2]
Petrópolis is a city in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Nestled among the forested hills of the Serra dos Órgãos, in the valley of the Quitandinha and Piabanha rivers, Petrópolis is a popular summer holiday spot.
Petrópolis, city, central Rio de Janeiro estado (state), southeastern Brazil. It is situated in a valley at 2,667 feet (813 metres) above sea level, in the Órgãos Mountains, about 25 miles (40 km) north of Rio de Janeiro city.
Apr 30, 2023 · Petropolis is a colonial town located within the state of Rio de Janeiro, just 44 miles (70km) from the city of Rio de Janeiro, Petrópolis has attractions for all tastes.
Feb 20, 2024 · Experience Petrópolis's Wonders: Your Essential Petrópolis Travel Guide to Top Tips and Must-Visit Spots.
Jun 26, 2019 · With cooler weather, historic buildings, plenty of ecotourism and adventure opportunities, and charming hotels, Petrópolis is the closest mountain resort around Rio and often thought of as part of a trio of towns that also includes Teresópolis and Nova Friburgo.
The Imperial Palace in Petrópolis was one of the homes of the Brazilian Imperial family. Built with the Emperor’s private resources during the period 1845-1862, the project was developed by the...
