Petrópolis
Petrópolis is a city in the state of Rio de Janeiro. 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.Places of Interest
Highlights include Castle of the Baron of Itaipava.
Castle of the Baron of Itaipava
Castle
Petrópolis
- Also known as: “Petropolis”
- Location: Rio de Janeiro, Southeast, Brazil, South America
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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
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