📜 Palace island in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, once housed customs authority.
🔍 Site of the last grand imperial ball before the monarchy was overthrown.
🏰 Historical significance as site of last imperial ball.
✨ Gothic-Provençal palace inspired by French architect Viollet-le-Duc.
🏛️ Home to a museum with Brazilian naval history and oldest preserved vessel.
vistas of Rio skyline, Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer.
🗣️ Tours primarily conducted in Portuguese.
⛔ Upper levels of the palace are restricted.
🎟️ Book early due to limited tour capacity.
🚢 Boats leave from Espaço Cultural da Marinha near Praça XV.
📸 Morning tours offer clearer light for photography.
💰 Tickets purchased at Maritime Museum, check on arrival for current prices.
🕒 Tours Thursday-Sunday at 12:45 p.m., 2:15 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
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