Catedral Metropolitana Nossa Senhora Aparecida

No trip to Brazil is complete without a stop in Brasília - and no visit to Brasília should skip the breathtaking Metropolitan Cathedral. It was a highlight of our private tour along the Monumental Axis (Eixo Monumental), the grand boulevard envisioned by Lúcio Costa, the brilliant urban planner behind the city’s master plan. Costa’s closest collaborator, the legendary Oscar Niemeyer, brought the vision to life with his bold, futuristic architecture. His signature can be seen in many of Brasília’s most iconic landmarks - the National Congress, the Palácio do Planalto, and most strikingly, the Metropolitan Cathedral itself. For a structure completed over half a century ago (1958–1970), the cathedral still feels astonishingly modern - ethereal, even. We first arrived during noon mass and couldn’t enter the main hall, but returned the following day to explore it fully. Wandering beneath its sweeping curves (an engineering marvel!), we discovered not only the celestial interior but also exhibits and quiet underground spaces like the baptistery. It was well worth the second visit - a timeless space that speaks in light, form and colour.

The cathedral is beautiful, but the people working there are so rude. For a Catholic place and "spiritual" place I'd expect people to be more polite. The guy was so rude to us and basically told us to leave if we were doing visitation cause the mass was going to start. He could have invited us to stay. I definitely would not be back, it's good enough to see it from outside. It's not worth it being mistreated just because of a church. When you've seen the Duomo and had amazing experience, the cathedral is just fine, by the way, I was raised in this town.

So very beautiful! I have visited many cathedrals and churches in many countries and this modern cathedral is one of the finest. Not normally a fan of modern architecture but in Brazil they break all the rules and the results are stunning! You cannot visit Brasilia without seeing this wonderful place of worship.

The Cathedral has a very unique architecture, I have never seen anything of that kind. It’s amazing both from inside and outside. It’s mostly underground with it’s dome showing outside above ground level. To take a good picture have your photographer stand at the entrance below whilst you stand on the top pillar over the doors and take an amazing shot with you and the entire cathedral behind. It’s closed on Carnival holidays also. Other attractions are in the vicinity of the Cathedral and it’s gardens and statues.

This cathedral is very beautiful both from the inside and outside. It is a modern construction that seems smaller from the outside but it’s gorgeous from the inside. There’s a replica of a Michelangelo’s Pietà which is quite beautiful. It’s worth visiting, even if you’re not religious.

It was designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer in 1970. The concrete-framed hyperboloid structure appears with its glass roof to be reaching up, open, to heaven. Most of the cathedral is below ground. Go and visit it, no reservations/tickets required

It’s one of the symbol of Brasilia. It was designed by Oscar Niemeyer. We feel the light after you enter from entrance with dark. The inside stained glass is vivid colors. It was only transparent but after then, color stained glass was put on transplant one to avoid much hot. And also we can hear the voice from other side one through the wall. It’s very clear sound. When you visit here, you must try to do it.

Like others have posted in reviews, this is one of the iconic buildings in Brasilia designed by its founder. But 50-60 years having passed now, it doesn’t now seem as impressive from the outside as many would profess it is. It didn’t beckon us enough while walking outside to warrant giving it our time by going inside. However the dried flower stalls outside were very vibrant and colourful with their wares. Continue DreamWANDR ing:)