Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, Rio de Janeiro

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian is dedicated to the patron saint of Rio de Janeiro, St Sebastian

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Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, Rio de Janeiro

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian is dedicated to the patron saint of Rio de Janeiro, St Sebastian.

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian is dedicated to the patron saint of Rio de Janeiro, St Sebastian. One of Oscar Niemeyer’s most famous designs, the modern conical structure built between 1964 and 1979 is shaped like a volcano, 75 metres tall with a diameter of 106 metres at the base. The architecture was inspired by the Mayan Pyramids of Mexico. Of note are the four rectilinear 64 metre tall stained-glass windows that extend from the floor to ceiling. The spacious interiors can accommodate upto 20,000 people at a time.

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About Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian

 Avenida República do Chile - Centro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

 +55 21 2240-2669

 www.catedral.com.br

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Petrobras Headquarters

The headquarters of the federal oil company is an interesting piece of Brutalist architecture by Roberto Luís Gandolfi, soaring 108 metres into the sky

Carioca Aqueduct

The Carioca Aqueduct, also known as Arcos da Lapa, is a colonial relic, built in 1750 to transport water from the Carioca River to downtown Rio

Rio City Hall

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Cinelandia

Officially known as Praça Floriano Peixoto in honour of the second president of Brazil, Cinelândia is a major public square in the heart of Rio de Janeiro that developed around the 18th century Ajuda Convent

Selarón Staircase

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São Francisco da Penitência Church

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National Library

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