Welcome to Petrópolis, Brazil! This is the Imperial City, known for its royal history and located only an hour and a half from Rio De Janeiro. In fact, this city is the former retreat of Brazil's royal family. We visit the Imperial Museum, a neoclassical palace that was once the residence of Emperor Pedro II. Dom Pedro II ruled for 49 years and, in at least forty summers, he remained in Petrópolis to escape the Rio De Janeiro heat. We tour grounds and gardens of the palace. Next we visit the Cathedral of Petrópolis, a Gothic Revival cathedral that dominates the skyline.
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