Petrópolis

Petrópolis is a city in the state of . Nestled among the forested hills of the Serra dos Órgãos, in the valley of the Quitandinha and Piabanha rivers, Petrópolis is a popular summer holiday spot.
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Places of Interest

Highlights: Castle of the Baron of Itaipava.

Castle
Photo: Marcio Sette, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is situated 4 km northeast of Petrópolis.

Petrópolis

Latitude
-22.3822° or 22° 22′ 56″ south
Longitude
-43.1591° or 43° 9′ 33″ west
Population
296,000
Elevation
872 metres (2,861 feet)
Open location code
589RJR9R+49
Geo­Names ID
6322047
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