Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Teresópolis
6
Rio de Janeiro.
Gabinete
The study
features Brazil's
first telephone,
presented to Dom
Pedro II in 1876
by Alexander
Graham
Bell.
VISITORS' CHECKLIST
Rua da Imperatriz 220,
Petrópolis.
Tel
(024) 2237 8000.
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140,000.
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from
Rio de Janeiro City.
Centro
Turistico, (021) 2644 4095.
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museum: 11am-6pm Tue-
Sun; sound & light show: 8pm
Thu, Fri & Sat.
free entry
to the garden from 8am-5pm
on Sun.
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Set amid pretty countryside,
Teresópolis is known for its
artisan fair in Praça Higino da
Silveira, which is lined with
more than 700 stands at week-
ends. Just 3 miles (5 km)
south of the town center, the
Orquidário Aranda
is one of
Brazil's best orchid farms, with
over 3,000 varieties on display.
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Orquidário Aranda
Rua João Daudt de Oliveira s/n.
Tel
(021) 2742 0628.
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www
.museuimperial.gov.br
9am-4:30pm Mon-Fri.
Parque Nacional da
Serra dos Órgãos
7
Rio de Janeiro.
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Sala de Estado
The throne on show in the
State Room came from the
palace in São Cristovão.
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from Rio de
Janeiro.
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(021) 2152 1100.
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8am-5pm Tue-Sun.
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First floor
Created in 1939, this national
park covers an area of approx-
imately 46 sq miles (105 sq
km) that stretches from
Teresópolis across to
Petrópolis. The park offers
good climbing and treks,
including a spectacular three-
day guided trek of 26 miles
(42 km) between the two
towns. Among the park's most
notable peaks are the 7,425-ft
(2,263-m) Pedra do Sino, the
highest in the mountain range,
and the more famous Dedo de
Deus (God's Finger), which
stands 5,512 ft (1,680 m) high.
Of the many entrance
points to the park, the most
popular and best equipped
is located 3 miles (5 km)
south of Teresópolis.
Sala do Senado
features the 1872
Fala do Trono
(Speech from the
Throne), a portrait
of Dom Pedro II in
full regalia.
Sala de Música
Besides a rare
triangular spinet
built by Mathias
Bosten in 1788, the
music room also has
a beautiful harp.
Dom Pedro I's Room
Room of His Majesty
Princesa Isabel's Room
Lobby
The Empress's Sewing Room
The Empress's Piano Room
Saleta
Senate Room
Other Exhibition Space
Non-Exhibition Space
KEY
The Dining Room
The Music Room
The Royal Costumes & Scepter
The Imperial Throne
Dom Pedro II's Study
The Princesses's Room
Imperial Brazilian Jewelry
Dedo de Deus (God's Finger), Parque
Nacional da Serra dos Órgãos
