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Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara, Petropolis

4.7

#1 of 14 in Historic Sites in Petropolis

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Admire the tall, elaborate Gothic Revival archivolts of Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara, final resting place of the imperial family. Elegant, 19 m (62 ft) tall vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, and a 70 m (230 ft) spire completed in the 1960s make this church a landmark of the erstwhile capital of Brazil. Built from 1884 to 1925, the cathedral houses the tombs of the royal family, carved in white Carrara marble: look for the effigies of Dom Pedro II, the empress, and their children, buried here in 1921. Before you visit Petropolis, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

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Catedral de Sao Pedro de Alcantara reviews

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4.8

By Richard S

This beautiful church dominates the city, with a tall spire, and was inspired by the great French churches and cathedrals. The building was started in 1884 and opened in 1925. Inside there is a pipe..... more

This beautiful church dominates the city, with a tall spire, and was inspired by the great French churches and cathedrals. The building was started in 1884 and opened in 1925. Inside there is a pipe..... more »
By Nicole B

Really nice church that is well maintained. Ambient choral music is pumped through as you walk about the inside. Contains the tombs of Dom Pedro II and his wife. Free.

Really nice church that is well maintained. Ambient choral music is pumped through as you walk about the inside. Contains the tombs of Dom Pedro II and his wife. Free. more »
By 637curtw

This is one of many cathedrals I have visited worldwide...rates right up there with one of the best..worth visiting!!

This is one of many cathedrals I have visited worldwide...rates right up there with one of the best..worth visiting!! more »

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By Mark Beaton

Impressive stained glass windows

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By Marco Lauria

Gothic style cathedral. We visited it during the corpus Christi day. Good atmosphere, marvelous mosaics of glasses and bas-relieves

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By Lewis Maddock

Very interesting architecture, neo gothic influence. Remains of the late emperor D. Pedro II, his wife Teresa Cristina, his daughter Princess Isabel(who freed the slaves) and her husband Count D. (Gaston).

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By Ella Hirsch

Nice simple gothic Cathedral. Royal tombs are here.

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By Srikanth Gajavelli

Cool church, resting place for the emperor of brazil n his wife

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