Architecture Rio de Janeiro Cathedral

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inside cathedral


the cathedral designed edgar fonseca in modern style based on mayan architectural style of pyramids. current cathedral built between 1964 , 1979 , replaced seat of archdiocese series of churches had served cathedrals since 1676, recent , notable of being church of our lady of mount carmel of ancient see, known old cathedral, built in 18th century, , had been declared rio s cathedral in 19th century.


the new cathedral, called, located in center of city. conical in form , 96 metres (315 ft) internal diameter — 106 metres of external diameter — , overall height of 75 metres (246 ft). inside, area measures 8,000 square meters , sufficient 5,000 seats(; has standing-room capacity of 20,000 people).


the cathedral s 4 rectilinear stained glass windows soar 64 metres (210 ft) floor ceiling.



interior panorama of cathedral são sebastião









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