Beyond Rio
The Cathedral of São Pedro de Alcântara
Gothic in the mountains
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Image courtesy of © Donatas Dabravolskas · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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About The Cathedral of São Pedro de Alcântara
The Cathedral of São Pedro de Alcântara is the Gothic Revival cathedral of Petrópolis, a short walk from the Imperial Museum. Dress respectfully.
Why it's on our list
- Dress respectfully
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Cathedral of São Pedro de Alcântara before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The Cathedral of São Pedro de Alcântara are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Galeão Airport35 kmCar or taxi 121 min