Brasília Cathedral (Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of Aparecida) (Brasília)
Brazil /
Distrito Federal /
Brasilia /
Brasília /
Ministries Esplanade, Catedral Metropolitana
World
/ Brazil
/ Distrito Federal
/ Brasilia
World / Brazil / Distrito Federal / Brasília
cathedral, Roman Catholic church, Oscar Niemeyer (architect), hyperboloid structure
The Cathedral of Brasília (Portuguese: Catedral Metropolitana Nossa Senhora Aparecida, "Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of Aparecida") is the Roman Catholic cathedral serving Brasília, Brazil, and serves as the seat of the Archdiocese of Brasília.
It was designed by Oscar Niemeyer, and was completed and dedicated on May 31, 1970.
The cathedral is a hyperboloid structure constructed from 16 concrete columns, weighing 90 tons each.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvv2EX2p29c
It was designed by Oscar Niemeyer, and was completed and dedicated on May 31, 1970.
The cathedral is a hyperboloid structure constructed from 16 concrete columns, weighing 90 tons each.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvv2EX2p29c
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral_of_Brasília
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 15°47'52"S 47°52'31"W
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Ministry of Sports, Minstry of Agrarian Reform and Ministry of Urban Affairs
Apostolic Nunciature (Embassy of the Holy See)
Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Culture
Cultural Complex of the Republic
Mall of Ministries (EM)
Embassy of Portugal
Southern Public Administration Sector (SAUS)
Lake Paranoá
Asa Sul - South Wing
Federal District
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