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There is no shortage of program options in Itaipava for all tastes!!!
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Clothing
Clothing trading is another tradition in Petrópolis and Itaipava. Today there is a wide variety of small shopping malls, in addition to the famous Feirinha. Today it is now possible to find quality products. Linen, pure cotton and design clothes. Some “boxes” are already air-conditioned and almost all accept credit cards.
The Itaipava market is 2 minutes from CASA DE CIMA!
Antique dealers
Itaipava became an antiques center. The fact that it became a reference did not happen by chance.
It is necessary to remember that Petrópolis housed not only the royal family, but the entire entourage that gravitated around it. Big houses were built and adorned with the best decorative objects of the time in the world.
Today it is a large storehouse of antiques, mainly pieces from the 19th century until 1950 and pieces rescued from old coffee farms (Rio Negro – Vale do Café circuit)
Demolition Materials and “Demolition Furniture”
From the mansions of the Imperial era and the Coffee Barony, not only furniture, utensils and decorative objects came. There are several demolition material stores with doors, windows, hardwood floors, stained glass windows, iron gates and pieces of stonework found in old farms and mansions that were demolished.
It is also common to find refurbished old furniture and other furniture made from reclaimed wood, ordered to measure.
Ceramics and Crafts
Ceramics is another strong point of the region. In addition to the large Luiz Salvador artisanal factory, where it is possible to schedule visits, there are several family workshops whose pieces can be found in the various decoration stores in the region.
The craftsmanship here also stands out. They are pieces made with recycled material, wrought iron, papier maché, bamboo artifacts, vines, wood, sisal rugs, embroidery, among other jewelry that are a source of income for many residents.
Eco tourism and extreme sports
But Itaipava lives not only on urban programs, nor do the districts of Araras, Corrêas and Nogueira, which surround it.
For nature lovers, the recommended place for most of these activities is the Serra dos Órgãos National Park, with crystal-clear rivers and waterfalls for all tastes, including radicals.
There are courses or monitoring of climbing, rafting, canyoning, rappelling and aerial cable jumps Tree climbing, Via Ferrata, Paintball, Interpretive trail, Trekking, Hiking, Rappelling, Canyoning, Cascading, Climbing wall, Acquatreking, as well as ecological walks and horseback riding.
Petrópolis – “The Imperial City”
And if you want to know more about the history of our country, don't miss the Petrópolis city center. It is just 15 minutes from CASA DE CIMA…
Petrópopolis and its History
Background to its Foundation
Foundation
The Colonization
Petrópolis in the Empire
Petrópolis in the Republic
Main Historical Points:
Imperial Museum
Son et lumier, projected into the waters of the Imperial Palace fountain.
Crystal Palace
Rio Negro Palace
Quitandinha Palace
Santos Dumont House
Saint Peter of Alcântara Cathedral
Yellow Palace
Bohemia Brewery (advance ticket purchase required)