Imperial Museum of Brazil
| Palácio Imperial de Petrópolis | |
|---|---|
Petrópolis Imperial Palace
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| General information | |
| Town or city | Petrópolis |
| Country |
 Brazil
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| Construction started | 1845 |
| Designated | 166 |
| Reference no. | 1938 |
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.
Portrait of Emperor Pedro I by Simplício Rodrigues de Sá
Emperor Pedro II wearing the Imperial Regalia, by Pedro Américo
Imperial Carriage
Carriage Box,
decorated by
Francisco Pedro do Amaral
Statue of
Emperor Pedro II
Coordinates: 22°30′29.36″S 43°10′31.00″W / 22.5081556°S 43.1752778°W
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