Santa Cruz Estate, Rio de Janeiro

Name: Santa Cruz Estate
Address: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

#103 among attractions in Rio de Janeiro

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The Santa Cruz Estate is a former imperial country retreat in Santa Cruz, Rio de Janeiro. Originally a Jesuit estate and convent dating from 1570, it became a residence of the Portuguese viceroys in Brazil at the end of the 18th century. When King John VI and the royal family moved the court to Brazil in 1808, the palace became a royal residence. After the king's return to Portugal, the Prince Regent Pedro I continued to use the palace. Upon his marriage to princess Leopoldina in 1818, they spent their honeymoon in the palace. The estate became one of the imperial palaces with the independence of Brazil in 1822. Emperor Pedro II later used the palace as a summer residence. ()

Local name: Fazenda Imperial de Santa Cruz Coordinates: 22°54'36"S, 43°41'7"W

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Santa Cruz Estate – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sepetiba, Itaguaí.

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Sepetiba, Rio de Janeiro
104 min walk • Sepetiba is a neighborhood in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, surrounded by Santa Cruz and Guaratiba, and by the Sepetiba Bay. It occupies an area of 1,162.13 ha, and has a population of 35,892.
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Itaguaí
158 min walk • Nature lovers will find themselves in paradise in Itaguaí. The city is home to the breathtaking Sepetiba Bay, a vast coastal lagoon with crystal-clear waters and picturesque islands. Visitors can explore the bay by boat, taking in the stunning views and perhaps even...