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One of the city's highlights. The weekend house of Dom Pedro II and his wife, Dona Teresa. The well-preserved building has a collection of royal exhibits as well as a 1.7-kg diamond- and pearl-studded crown.
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Catedral de São Pedro de Alcântara
Housing the tombs of Dom Pedro II, Dona Teresa and their daughter Princesa Isabel, this is a fine cathedral that has great views from its steps.
Palácio Rio Negro
One of the official residences of the President of Brazil, although mostly used as a country retreat.
Crystal Palace
A greenhouse built for Princesa Isabela in France and brought to Brazil in 1884.
Santos Dumont's house
Nicknamed "The Enchanted", this house was the summer residence of Alberto Santos Dumont, the Brazilian aviation pioneer. He designed the house himself; nowadays it's a museum showing his objects, books, letters and furniture, as well as some famous domestic inventions of his: an alcohol-fueled hot shower, and an entrance staircase with paddle-shaped steps, which can only be used starting with the right foot. There's also the Centro Cultural 14a, attached to the house, where you can watch a short film about Santos Dumont. The space has tactile models and accessibility for visitors with special needs.
Bohemia Brewery
The brewery of the popular Bohemia beer, built in neoclassic style in 1853, is a national heritage. It can be visited by those interested in the beer-making process and in beer history. Tickets are sold up to two hours before the closing time; they can also be bought in the website.
Palácio Quitandinha
A historic former luxury resort hotel, second only to the Copacabana Palace in Rio. However it closed in 1962 and was turned into private condominiums. The lavish surrounding gardens are open to the public.