Quinta da Boa Vista

The Quinta da Boa Vista (English: "Estate of the Good View") is a public park of great historical importance located in the São Cristóvão neighbourhood, in the North zone of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

In the early 19th century, part of the farm belonged to Elias António Lopes, a rich Portuguese merchant, who around 1803 built a manor house on top of a hill.

In front of the palace, Johnston installed a decorative gate, a gift sent from England to Brazil by Hugh Percy, 2nd Duke of Northumberland.

After the declaration of the Republic of Brazil, the Imperial family left the country and the Palace and its surrounding gardens became empty.

The fact that the North zone of Rio de Janeiro, where the Quinta is located, has very few public parks only contributes to its popularity.

The main attractions are the park itself, with its green areas, centenary trees and lakes, as well as the National Museum and the Zoological Garden.