Rio de Janeiro Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana de Sao Sebastiao)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Capacity
- 20,000
- Type
- Cathedral in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Visitor information
- Address: Av. República do Chile, 245 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20031-170, Brazil
- Phone: +55 21 2240-2669
- Official website: http://www.catedral.com.br/
People also ask
Why is the Metropolitan Cathedral famous?
Designed by architect Edgar Fonseca, it's a striking example of modernist architecture, with its cone-shaped dome standing at 246 feet and resembling the Mayan pyramids.
Is Rio cathedral free?
Yes, the Rio de Janeiro Cathedral is free to visit, and there is no entrance fee for tourists or worshippers. Visitors can enter the cathedral to explore the interior, admire the architecture, and observe the stained glass windows without buying a ticket.
What is the cathedral metropolitana de são sebastião do rio de janeiro in english?
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian (Portuguese: Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião), better known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro (Catedral Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro) or as the Cathedral of St.