Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
3.5
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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The Crystal Palace was built in France as a greenhouse to grow orchids.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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hbhakh
Roanoke, VA2,283 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
While this isn't the most impressive place you'll see in Petropolis, it's worth the visit. We had a guide that explained the history and significance of the structure, which was a big help. It doesn't take much time to walk through.
Written February 16, 2024
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Alesch2014
Jundiai, SP83 contributions
Jan 2019
we were not impressed. the park surrounding is kitsch and the building is empty and dusty. You can spend 20 minutes there.
Written August 7, 2019
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GUSDALI
Rio de Janeiro, RJ8,024 contributions
Oct 2011
A beautiful old structure made of glass and built to be the Emperor´s particular greenhouse. Indeed, that´s not a palace, but, because of its magnificence, came to be called as so. It is in the midlle of a gourgeos green park and some people use to chill out or even make a picnic in its outside area. Nowadays, its inside houses fairs, exhibitions, parties, weddings and receptions.
Written October 3, 2011
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Helton E
Farroupilha, RS686 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Crystal Palace... was at the time.
Glass today.
There's nothing but the structure they say is original.
There was chocolate fair on the day of the visit.. I understand that without any event there is not much “attraction”
I understand that they should return to the original... to have orchids and birds again as was the reason for the construction at the time
Glass today.
There's nothing but the structure they say is original.
There was chocolate fair on the day of the visit.. I understand that without any event there is not much “attraction”
I understand that they should return to the original... to have orchids and birds again as was the reason for the construction at the time
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Written July 30, 2024
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Orleans51
Ottawa, Canada132 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
I was disappointed to see this glass shell, almost abandoned, in the middle of town. If only there had been a year-long display of orchids or some tropical plants of which there is an abundance here. I understand that it is sometimes used as a beer-hall during October fest, some would roll in their grave knowing that war escapees found paradise here. A few stalls with knick-knacks for sale and snack bars, but otherwise a disappointment.
Written January 22, 2019
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Lucia Helena A
Rio de Janeiro, RJ108 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
It is quite a construction. But, unless there is some exhibition, it is an empty space with poor maintenance. Lacks some panel telling the history of the place and why it was built. It was an historical site due to the liberation of slaves of the city by the Princess Isabel in April 1988, and nothing is mentioned there.
Written May 1, 2019
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SinceWed
Ottawa, Canada154 contributions
Sept 2017
The palace is just a building of the imperial period of Brazil. Important more for the history of the city than for any special "must see" . In the city of Petropolis the Imperial Museum is worth visiting and this Palace is a small attraction, in my opinion, if one.
Written August 13, 2018
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RaquelPacheco
Paris, France182 contributions
Jun 2016
This is a very beautiful place. Glass and iron surrounded by nature bring the visitors a very relaxing sensation. Really good place to visit, a must see!
Written July 19, 2016
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pyro_104
Brisbane, Australia50 contributions
Apr 2015 • Solo
While it may hold historical significance as one of the oldest imported pre-fab buildings in Brazil, it's a shame they aren't doing more with it. It's basically a big empty greenhouse - why not put plants in it like the olden days?
Written April 25, 2015
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Trek-Always
Alpharetta, GA2,522 contributions
Feb 2015 • Couples
Nice place to visit, lovely garden, interesting architecture. But, there is a lack of more than the garden and structure. If you are driving by it is worth a quick stop. Parking is difficult in the area.
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Written February 25, 2015
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É uma praça pública, não sei se seria uma boa ideia. Prefira ir no lago do quintandinha, lá tem bom espaço e você conseguirá fazer seu pic nic.
Written April 9, 2018
Hola!
Como se llega a Petropolis desde Rio de Janeiro en Bus ? Gracias!
Written December 28, 2016
Vas al nuevo rodoviário de Río y en los buses única pides pasaje a Petropolis a mi me salio cerca de 20 reales. Estos buses salen a cada hora ahí mucha frecuencia y en Petropolis llega al rodoviário que esta afuera de la ciudad ahí deverá tomar un transporte, uber, ônibus, táxi para llegar a la ciudad
Written March 27, 2019
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