Imperial Museum of Brazil
Palácio Imperial de Petrópolis | |
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Petrópolis Imperial Palace | |
General information | |
Town or city | Petrópolis |
Country | Brazil |
Construction started | 1845 |
The Museu Imperial de Petrópolis is a museum situated in the historic center of Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is housed in the former summer palace of the emperor, Pedro II (1831-1889), built in 1845.
The museum includes the palace itself and a temporary exhibition hall dedicated to contemporary art. It is one of the most visited museums in the country.
Gallery
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Portrait of Emperor Pedro I by Simplício Rodrigues de Sá
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Emperor Pedro II wearing the Imperial Regalia, by Pedro Américo
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A line of people at the museum entrance
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Imperial Carriage
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Carriage Box,
decorated by
Francisco Pedro do Amaral -
Statue of
Emperor Pedro II
External links
- Media related to Museu Imperial at Wikimedia Commons
- Museu Imperial de Petrópolis (Portuguese)
Coordinates: 22°30′29.36″S 43°10′31.00″W / 22.5081556°S 43.1752778°W
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