About Petropolis
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Description
Closest to Rio, and best known, is Petropolis, famous as the Summer residence of Brazil’s Emperor Dom Pedro.
	During the great heat of carioca Summers, the entire court moved to this Alpine-like town only one hour’s drive from Rio. His palace, now the Imperial Museum, the Santos Dumont Museum and the arboretum all provide a days’ worth of sightseeing.
Closest to Rio, and best known, is Petropolis, famous as the Summer residence of Brazil’s Emperor Dom Pedro. During the great heat of carioca Summers, the entire court moved to this Alpine-like town only one hour’s drive from Rio. transportation is inefficient.
	His palace, now the Imperial Museum, the Santos Dumont Museum and the arboretum all provide a days’ worth of sightseeing.
One of Rio’s best restaurants (and also a delightful inn) is Locanda Delle Mimosa. It is just outside town and combined with a visit to the main sights makes for a great outing.