Petropolis tourism and culture

The economy of Petropolis is based on tourism and the service sector. Also noteworthy is the trade in clothing, especially at the poles of Teresa Street and Itaipava, which attract buyers (wholesalers and retailers) from across the country.

Tourism sites

Crystal Palace
Casa de Santos Dumont
House Ipiranga (”House of the Seven Errors”)
Joaquim Nabuco’s House
Casa da Princesa Isabel
House of Baron and Viscount of Maua
Castle of Baron Itaipava
Cathedral of St. Peter of Alcantara with the Imperial Mausoleum
Station Itaipava
Municipal Park Itaipava
Floralia
Acu Hill (Parque Nacional da Serra Bodies)
Crystal Palace (Petropolis)
Grand Palace Para
Quitandinha Palace
Rio Negro Palace
Throne Fatima
House of Baron and Viscount Arinos
Casa de Rui Barbosa