Dona Maria Leopoldina

January, 1797 (Vienna, Austria) – December, 1826 (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

Villa Dona Maria Leopoldina offers 53 m² of comfort and elegance, accommodating up to four people. It stands out for its beautiful wallpaper that enhances the careful decoration and for its large private terrace equipped with a jacuzzi, perfect for moments of relaxation in complete privacy.

The suite features twin bed, a full bathroom, a Delta coffee machine, a minibar, a television, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a hairdryer and a safe. Coffee and water are provided throughout your stay, ensuring an exclusive and memorable experience.

Dona Maria Leopoldina - Torel Palace Lisbon
Dona Maria Leopoldina - Torel Palace Lisbon
Dona Maria Leopoldina - Torel Palace Lisbon
Dona Maria Leopoldina - Torel Palace Lisbon

In Honor of...

Dona Maria Leopoldina

Dona Maria Leopoldina - Torel Palace Lisbon

Dona Maria Leopoldina of Austria (1797–1826) was Empress of Brazil and Queen Consort of Portugal — a remarkable woman whose influence helped shape two nations. Born an Archduchess of Austria, she was highly educated, fluent in multiple languages, and passionate about science, politics, and the natural world. At 19, she married Dom Pedro I of Brazil (later Pedro IV of Portugal), becoming a key figure in the transition from Portuguese colony to independent Brazilian empire.

More than a consort, Leopoldina was a political advisor to her husband and played a crucial role in Brazil’s independence from Portugal in 1822. While Pedro was away, she acted as regent, and it was under her leadership that the decisive steps toward independence were taken. Her letters and diplomacy reveal a woman of rare intellect and strength, deeply committed to her new country.

Beloved by the Brazilian people for her kindness and integrity, Maria Leopoldina’s legacy endures as both a symbol of unity and an early advocate for women’s influence in public life.