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Catedral Metropolitana
Nossa Senhora Aparecida
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer to resemble a crown of
thorns, this cathedral features 16 soaring curved pillars
spread like an open hand. Between them, a filigree of
glass windows is united by a fluid series of color. The
main altar and the altarpiece was given by Pope Paul
VI in 1967, who also blessed the metal cross sitting on
top of the building. The statues of the evangelists
outside the cathedral are by the Mineiro sculptor
Alfredo Ceschiatti, who also sculpted the archangels
suspended from the ceiling inside.
VISITORS' CHECKLIST
Esplanado dos Ministérios.
Tel (061) 3224 4073.
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5pm Mon & Sat, 8am-6pm
Tue-Fri & Sun.
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Fri; 5pm Sat; 8:30am, 10:30am &
6pm Sun. www . catedral.org.br
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The Catedral Metropolitana, etched
against a cloudy Brasília sky
São Mateus
Designed by
sculptor Alfredo
Ceschiatti
(1918-89), this
10-ft (3-m)
high bronze figure
of St. Matthew
is one of the
four sculptures
that stand in
front of the
cathedral.
Subterranean Entrance
The remarkable entrance was intended to recall the
catacombs where Christ was interred, with visitors
emerging out of darkness into the cathedral's light.
Curved concrete pillars ,
all 16 of them, are
held together at their
apex by a high-tensile
steel ring.
Stunning Interior
Archangels hover
over the central
altar, while the light
marble and ample
daylight infuse the
entire building with
a transcendent glow.
The glass panels in
the interior reflect
sunlight from the rip-
pling water outside.
Striking interior of Catedral Metropolitana Nossa Senhora Aparecida with glass roof panels, Brasília
 
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