Things to Do in Petrópolis

There are 35 attractions in Petrópolis. Christ the Redeemer (statue), art deco statue overlooking rio de janeiro, is the most popular.

1

Christ the Redeemer (statue)

Art Deco statue overlooking Rio de Janeiro

Monument

2

Sugarloaf Mountain

Granite peak overlooking Rio with panoramic views

Mountain

3

Museu Nacional de Belas Artes

Brazilian national fine arts museum in Rio de Janeiro

Museum

4

Maracanã Stadium

Iconic Rio stadium known for major football matches

Stadium

5

Corcovado

Rio de Janeiro peak crowned by Christ the Redeemer

Mountain

6

Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos

Large Rio Olympic stadium, hosts athletics and football

Stadium

7

Rio de Janeiro Cathedral

Modern cone-shaped cathedral and metropolitan seat in Rio

Church

8

Valongo Wharf

Historic Rio waterfront site central to slave trade

Ruins

9

Serra dos Órgãos National Park

Brazilian national park known for towering granite peaks

Park

10

Brazilian Academy of Letters

Private literary academy promoting Portuguese-language literature

Museum

11

Niterói Contemporary Art Museum

Oscar Niemeyer museum in Niterói with striking architecture

Museum

12

Olaria Atlético Clube

Brazilian football club from Rio de Janeiro state

Monument

13

Governador Island

Island in Rio's Guanabara Bay with urban development

Island

14

Candelária Church

Colonial-era church and city landmark in central Rio

Religious Site

15

Deodoro Aquatics Centre

Rio 2016 aquatics venue in Deodoro Olympic Park

Stadium

16

National Historical Museum (Brazil)

Brazilian museum documenting national history and cultural artifacts

Historical Site

17

Urca

Seaside Rio neighborhood beneath Sugarloaf Mountain

Monument

18

Villegagnon Island

Small island in Guanabara Bay near central Rio

Island

19

Old Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro

Neoclassical cathedral and former city episcopal seat

Church

20

Paço de São Cristóvão

Former imperial palace housing Brazil's National Museum

Palace

21

Escadaria Selarón

Colorful mosaic stairway linking Lapa and Santa Teresa

Building

22

Flamengo Park

Large urban park along Guanabara Bay, Rio

Park

23

Gustavo Capanema Palace

Modernist government building, early Brazilian architectural landmark

Palace

24

Oswaldo Cruz Foundation

Brazilian biomedical research institute in Rio de Janeiro

Museum

25

Ilha Fiscal

Small island with 19th-century palace in Guanabara Bay

Island

26

Imperial Museum of Brazil

Museum in Petrópolis housing Brazil's imperial collections

Historical Site

27

Palácio Quitandinha

Historic lakeside hotel and former casino in Petrópolis

Area

28

Paquetá Island

Car-free island in Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro

Island

29

Mountain Bike Centre

Mountain biking facility used in Rio cycling events

Stadium

30

Campo de Santana (park)

Historic urban park in central Rio de Janeiro

Park

31

Ilha das Cobras

Island in Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro naval base

Island

32

Praça Quinze de Novembro

Historic Rio de Janeiro square near harbor

Square

33

Praça Mauá

Redeveloped waterfront square near Rio's maritime museums

Square

34

Praça Seca

Rio de Janeiro neighborhood in North Zone

Square

35

Praça Tiradentes

Historic square in Rio de Janeiro's colonial core

Square