Imperial Museum of Brazil
Appearance
Palácio Imperial de Petrópolis | |
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General information | |
Town or city | Petrópolis |
Country | Brazil |
Construction started | 1845 |
The Museu Imperial de Petrópolis is a museum in the historic center of Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, housed in the former summer palace of 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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Imperial Carriage
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Statue of
Emperor Pedro II
References
External links
- Media related to Museu Imperial at Wikimedia Commons
- Museu Imperial de Petrópolis Template:Pt icon
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