it is now the seat of the municipal administration, and also has within its walls a municipal theater, with room for 152 spectators - located at the praça governador portela, a popular square within the city, it has been the scene of numerous political, cultural and artistic movements.

one of the main attractions of teresópolis's historic neighborhood, quebra frascos, is the colorful orquidário aranda - started in 1985, orquidário aranda is an exotic flower center, specializing in orchids and bromeliads.

once a private collection, orquidário aranda is now open to the public, with a commitment to providing beauty and satisfaction to as many people as possible with quality, environmental care and affection for orchids - the complex also has a lake and a japanese garden, and over three thousand species of flowers on display.