Tourist Attraction in Brasilia:
Catedral Metropolitana de Nossa Senhora Aparecida

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady Aparecida, better known as the Cathedral of Brasilia, in the capital of the Federal Republic of Brazil, it is a work designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer. On September 12, 1958, the first stone was laid. In 1960 the main structure, consisting of a circular area of ​​70 m from which the columns rise, was ready, and on 31 May 1970 was inaugurated, with the addition of transparent external glass. This hyperboloid structure is built of reinforced concrete, and it seems that with its glass roof it rises up towards the sky. Niemeyer's project of the Cathedral of Brasilia was based on the figure of the hyperboloid of revolution, in which the sections are asymmetrical. This structure is the result of the union of 16 identical pillars in reinforced concrete, having a hyperbolic section and weighing 90 tons each, which in the original intent represent two hands moving towards the sky. In the square of access to the cathedral there are four bronze sculptures of three meters high, realized by a collaboration of Alfredo Ceschiatti and Dante Croce, representing the evangelists. For its position in the esplanade of the ministries (Esplanada dos Ministérios), most of the faithful who attend the functions are made up of tourists or faithful who work in that area. The cathedral is open for visits every day, except for the times when mass is celebrated. Word processing: Giovambattista Spagnuolo (Myooni)

Attractions in Brasilia