Imperial Museum of Brazil
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The Museu Imperial de Petrópolis is a museum in the historic center of Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is housed in the Petrópolis Imperial Palace, the former summer residence of Emperor Pedro II (reigned 1831–1889), which was built starting in 1845.
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Palácio Imperial de Petrópolis | |
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General information | |
Architectural style | Neoclassical |
Town or city | Petrópolis |
Country | Brazil |
Coordinates | 22°30′29.3″S 43°10′30.8″W |
Current tenants | Imperial Museum of Brazil |
Construction started | 1845 |
Completed | 1862 |
Client | Pedro II |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 2 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Julius Friedrich Koeler |
Website | |
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Designated | 166 |
Reference no. | 1938 |
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The museum includes the palace itself, pieces of the monarchical past of Brazil, and a temporary exhibition hall dedicated to contemporary art. It is one of the most-visited museums – and was voted the best museum – in the country.