Religious site
Cathedral of Brasília
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The Cathedral of Brasília is a masterpiece of modernist architecture, its hyperboloid structure creating a dramatic crown-like silhouette. Visitors enter through a dark tunnel into a luminous interior bathed in blue and green light from stained glass panels between the concrete ribs. The suspended angels and the altar by Alfredo Ceschiatti add to the ethereal atmosphere. This is Niemeyer's vision of a space where heaven meets earth, a must-see for architecture enthusiasts.
Don't miss
- The 16 parabolic concrete columns that form the cathedral's distinctive crown shape
- The stained glass panels that fill the interior with colored light
- The suspended sculptures of angels and the main altar by Alfredo Ceschiatti
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Cathedral of Brasília
You can visit Cathedral of Brasília on your own. A guide is worth it for the history and detail that is easy to walk past, and a tour can combine it with nearby sights.
Cheapest way inExcursion to the City of Brasilia4.9★ · 59 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$22 per personSee dates →
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