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Catedral Metropolitana
4.5
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Another structure by award-winning architect Oscar Niemeyer, this landmark cathedral features stunning interior glasswork.
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Jonas Gunnarsson
Stockholm, Sweden664 contributions
Funky on the outside, but the inside is also worth a peek.
Jul 2024 • Family
If you are looking at the buildings from the outside, you might as well stick your head into the cathedral and see what's inside.
This is a beautiful church. Also on the inside.
Written 13 July 2024
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TandTSwitzerland
Zurich, Switzerland1,175 contributions
Beautiful church
May 2024 • Family
Another masterpiece of Oscar Niemeyer. The cathedral is stunning, both from outside and inside. Definitely worth a visit for all architecture lovers.
Written 10 May 2024
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Tareq
Sydney, Australia22 contributions
Stained Glass Delights
Apr 2024 • Solo
It was a really nice church. The stained glass windows are so pretty. It is different to any church that I have been to previously.
Written 15 April 2024
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OldBear
Wigan, UK11,029 contributions
Cathedral of Brasilia
Jul 2023 • Couples
This Roman Catholic Cathedral is another exquisite example of the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer. The building’s cornerstone was laid in 1969 but it stalled and was only completed in 1970.

We visited whilst a service was taking place. The interior design and stained glass windows allows daylight to brighten in colour the interior. Our access was via steps to a below ground entrance.

We’ll worth a visit maybe in the evening when the lighting changes!
Written 31 July 2023
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Kalina K
18 contributions
incredible structure
Oct 2022
This is a super wonderful building offering great metaphysical experience with beautifully explained construction process.
Written 4 November 2022
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Alexandre O
51 contributions
Metropolitan Cathedral
Jul 2022 • Family
Amazing Catholic Church, the architecture of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Nossa Senhora Aparecida, Patroness of Brazil, is a peace of art.
Written 9 July 2022
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Odett H
Venezuela5 contributions
Definitely must go!
Jun 2022 • Family
Beautiful and amazing cathedral metropolitana. It has angels floating, and a beautiful mosaics as windows. This is a definitely must go, also an amazing architecture
Written 11 June 2022
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Odair Tadeu
Salvador, BA5 contributions
Maravilhosa
May 2022 • Couples
Wonderful architecture of Oscar Niemeyer. The floating angels above and the Pietá are beautiful. Simple and beautiful crucifix completes the scene.
Written 24 May 2022
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German F
Milan, Italy213 contributions
icon
Aug 2021
The cathedral is one of the most representative icons of the city. It is striking for its small size and spatiality in contrast to the desolation of the urban space that surrounds it.
Written 4 September 2021
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thiagog
1 contribution
The most beautiful cathedral i've visited
Aug 2020
I really loved to visit it, outside it seems to be quite small, but when you get inside you realize that it's not, big part of the structure is underground. It's pretty beautiful inside and most part of the Cathedral's illumination is natural. It's fairly one of the most beatiful places in Brasilia.
Written 12 April 2021
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