Palácio Rio Negro

palace in Petrópolis

#2 in Petrópolis / #75 in Brazil

by Wilfredor

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Palácio Rio Negro is a historic building located in Petrópolis, Brazil. Originally constructed in 1889 as a summer residence for wealthy Brazilian coffee merchant Manoel Gomes de Carvalho, it was later acquired by the federal government in 1903. The palace then became the summer residence for the Presidents of Brazil. It features an eclectic architectural style, combining elements of neoclassical and colonial designs.

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