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Cathedral of St. Peter of Alcantra

Rua Sao Pedro de Alcantara, 60, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Ranked #2 of 15 attractions in Petropolis
4.5 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
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london
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

average church. houses the tombs of Dom Pedro II, his wife Dona Teresa and their daughter Princessa Isabel. More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2011

This cathedral sits high on a hill in the center of town. Definitely worth a visit. Old Gothic beauty which is the final resting place of Emperor Pedro II. Many details not to be missed. More

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Bend, Oregon
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175 reviews 175 reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2011

Do stop in to see this. Pedro II and other family members are burried here. More

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brazil
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2011
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The cathedral is very well maintained, it is beautiful , and there are the important graves there, extinct ancestors of the Brazilian throne. More

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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1,248 helpful votes 1,248 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2011
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Indeed, gothic churches are rare in Latin America, that was Christianized after this period of architectural influence in Europe. This beautiful one, in the heart of Petropolis, besides having a beautiful facade, holds the remains of the last emperor of Brazil, what makes the site a place of historical interest as well. More

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Sterling, Virginia
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137 reviews 137 reviews
Reviews in 48 cities Reviews in 48 cities
75 helpful votes 75 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2011

First off, the Catedral is right in the center of everything! The Gothic style the Catedral is built in is very impressive, and strolling through it, and seeing the grave of the Emperor Pedro II was cool also! The best thing, however, is climbing the 170 steps to the top, seeing the church bell, and having a sweeping 360-degree view... More

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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8 reviews 8 reviews
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2010

Very old, Victorian-looking cathedral. Beautiful architecture depicting the events of the crucification on the walls, burial tombs of 2 past priests, and beautiful stain-glass windows. I would recommend seeing this building for Architecture-lovers or people interested in Catholicism. You can also pay 4-8 reais (depending on if you are a student, elderly, younger, etc.) to go to the balcony of... More

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Brazil
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78 reviews 78 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
84 helpful votes 84 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2009

Worth a visit. A beautiful Gothic Cathedral , rare to see in Latin America. At night with a wonderful light gets even better. Don t miss. More

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Petropolis, RJ
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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Barbacena, MG
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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