Museu Casa de Santos Dumont
State of Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
Museu Casa de Santos Dumont, better known as A Encantada, is located in the municipality of Petrópolis, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Santos Dumont's house in Petrópolis is a picturesque residence embedded in a steep location in the city built in 1918.
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7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to 'A Encantada' (Ah En-kan-ta-da), or 'The Enchanted,' the summer residence of Alberto Santos Dumont (Al-ber-too San-toos Doo-mon), the celebrated 'Father of Aviation.' Located on a steep hillside in Petrópolis, this…
Listen in the app2The Staircase — Starting on the Right Foot
To enter the main level of the house, you must ascend a very narrow and steep staircase. Look closely at the steps; you will notice they are cut in a zig-zag or 'paddle' fashion. …
Listen in the app3The Living Room and Library — A Scholar's Hub
We now enter the main living area, which served as Santos Dumont’s study, library, and social space. The most remarkable feature here is the furniture. …
Listen in the app4The Alcohol-Heated Shower — Mechanical Ingenuity
In the small bathroom, you will find one of Santos Dumont's most famous domestic inventions: the heated shower. In the early twentieth century, hot running water was a luxury that few possessed, especially in a mountain retreat. …
Listen in the app5The Observation Deck — Eye on the Sky
Ascending the final steps, we reach the small observation deck located on the roof of the house. This was one of Santos Dumont's favorite spots. …
Listen in the app614-Bis Space and Cinema — The Legacy of Flight
Adjacent to the original house is the modern Cultural Center, which includes the 14-Bis space and a small cinema. Here, you can see a detailed replica of the 14-Bis, the aircraft that, in nineteen-oh-six, made the first public,…
Listen in the app7Closing
As we leave 'A Encantada,' I hope you have gained a deeper appreciation for the complex man behind the legend. Alberto Santos Dumont was not just an aviator; he was a philosopher of space and a master of practical ingenuity. …
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What is Museu Casa de Santos Dumont?
Museu Casa de Santos Dumont is a place in State of Rio de Janeiro · Brazil with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | State of Rio de Janeiro · Brazil |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -22.5104, -43.1841 |
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