- The Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro was built in 1979 and is located in downtown Rio. Its full name is Cathedral of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro.
- Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about the Rio de Janeiro Cathedral, one of the most fascinating religious structures in the world.
- To Edgar Fonseca, the Rio de Janeiro Cathedral was meant to be more than just another addition to Brazil’s deeply religious culture.
- The Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro, built between 1964 and 1979, is dedicated to Saint Sebastian, the patron saint of Rio de ... | Address, Opening Hours.
- The third stop will be at Escadaria Selarón, covered in colorful mosaics, from where we will continue to visit the Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro.
- ...de Janeiro is the Metropolitan Cathedral, a futuristic cathedral built between the years of 1964 and 1979 in honour of Saint Sebastian, the patron saint of Rio.
- This beautiful 19th century cathedral stands in homage to the rich history of Rio de Janeiro and is, in fact, the most important historic building in Rio.
- The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian – better known locally as Rio de Janeiro Cathedral – looks like it landed in the business district from outer space.
- The Rio de Janeiro Cathedral (pt. “Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião) is certainly one of the most extraordinary and impressive church buildings in the world.