Park
Quinta da Boa Vista
193 locals recommend,
Location
s/n Av. Pedro II
São Cristóvão, RJ
Tips from locals
It was the original residence of the real family of 1808 until the proclamation of the republic, in 1889.Located in São Cristóvão, Quinta da Boa Vista is one the biggest urban parks of the city, over 155 thousand square meters. It preserves the gardens and lakes created by the French landscaper Auguste Glaziou; the old real family palace, where the National museum is located; buildings and original bronze statues; like the Apolo Temple; the Monumental Gate, marriage gift of Northumberland Duke to the young couple D. Pedro I and the Empress, D. Leopoldina, that today welcomes the Zoo visitants.
It was the original residence of the real family of 1808 until the proclamation of the republic, in 1889.Located in São Cristóvão, Quinta da Boa Vista is one the biggest urban parks of the city, over 155 thousand square meters. It preserves the gardens and lakes created by the French landscaper Augu…
The Quinta da Boa Vista (English: Estate with the Good View) is a public park of great historical importance in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The park was part of the gardens of the São Cristóvão Palace, the residence of the Emperors of Brazil in the 19th century. The building of the old palace hosts now the National Museum, with collections on natural history, ethnology and archaeology. The park is also the home of the Zoological Garden of Rio de Janeiro, with over 2000 species of animals. The Quinta da Boa Vista is located in the São Cristóvão neighbourhood, in the North zone of Rio de Janeiro.
The Quinta da Boa Vista (English: Estate with the Good View) is a public park of great historical importance in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The park was part of the gardens of the São Cristóvão Palace, the residence of the Emperors of Brazil in the 19th century. The building of the old pala…
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