São Pedro de Alcântara Cathedral is one of the favorite destinations for those who visit Petrópolis. Its history and architecture attract attention and it is impossible to visit the city without taking a photo in front of the monument. Especially at night when the Cathedral is lit up. Under the responsibility of engineer Francisco Caminhoá, the work in French neo-Gothic style was completed in 1939. The altar features marble images of Empress Teresa Cristina and Emperor Dom Pedro, whose remains are found in the Cathedral. The mausoleum was inaugurated by Getúlio Vargas in 1939, after the transfer of the mortal remains of the emperors that had been in the Metropolitan Cathedral, in Rio de Janeiro, since 1921. Next to them are the images and remains of Princess Isabel and her husband, Conde D’Eu.

The Cathedral also houses the largest organ in Latin America. There are 2,227 tubes, 33 registers and three manual keyboards. The metallic entrance door was made by São Paulo Apprentice School, according to a design by Glash Veiga: each leaf weighs no less than 2,400 kg. From the tower it is possible to enjoy the view of the city and the five bronze bells, cast in Germany, which together weigh nine tons. It is also possible to climb up to the tower, from where you can enjoy the view of the city and the five bronze bells, cast in Germany, which together weigh nine tons.

Where it is: São Pedro de Alcântara, 60, Centro, Petrópolis

How to get there: by Taxi, Car, Bus (from Bus Station in Bingen, line 100 - from Terminal Itaipava line 780 - from Terminal Centro line 508)