also placed high up in the mountains are amarelo palace (palácio amarelo) and the former home of princess elizabeth - another amazing building, the cathedral of saint peter of alcantara, was built in the french gothic style in the 19th century under the patronage of king peter ii and princess isabel.

open from 8am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to 6 pm every day, inside the cathedral are beautiful works of carved marble on show, along with examples of bronze tombs and very interesting relics.

located in petrópolis' old square, the crystal palace (palácio de cristal) was originally built in 1884 for the city's horticultural association to serve as a venue for exhibitions and parties.