Catedral Metropolitana Nossa Senhora Aparecida

A very beautiful and welcoming place with a great atmosphere and kind staff. I am a tourist, and my mobile internet had run out — fortunately, they kindly let me use their Wi-Fi so I could book my ride. The interior design is lovely and the whole experience was very positive. Highly recommended.

Never seen any religious building like this. Light is the dominant feature of this building. For a national cathedral it is not very big but it projects a grandeur that is much larger than the size of the building itself. I only wonder how the words from the priest can be heard clearly given the dome-shaped space.

One of the most beautiful Churches I've ever seen! It's amazing. Oscar Niemeyer creation like the whole city but its one of its better pieces. A must do

Absolutely stunning, both inside and out, one of the most unique and special churches I have visited. Can only enter during the daytime, but recommend coming back at night, when the outside looks even more impressive. Free entry, but make sure shoulders & knees are covered

A must see in Brasilia. Very impressive, very much unique. Both inside and the outside of the cathedral are so impressive.

This was a cool experience. Sadly they were fixing a hole in the ceiling when we went so we didnt get to see the full room. There are homeless people begging upon entering but it does not ruin the vibes.

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.

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.