Petrópolis, Brazil
 
Also known as the "Imperial City," Petrópolis is named for Emperor Pedro II, Brazil's second monarch. The city was the summer residence of the Brazilian Emperors and aristocrats in the 19th century,
 

   


The Roman Catholic Cathedral of Petrópolis.
 
 
 
 
The windows are very beautiful.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Emperor and his family are buried in a chapel just off the Narthex.
 
 
The gardens outside the Imperial Palace.
The Palace is, today, a Museum dedicated to the Imperial Family.
The Museum is the former Summer Residence of the Imperial Family.
Photos are not allowed inside. Also, one must wear booties to protect ...
... the lovely hard wood floors.
The Imperial "garage" where the locomotive used to transport the Emperor ....
... is located, along with the horse drawn carriages that were used.
 
 
 
 
 
 
A hotel/casino, once part of the Imperial government