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Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião
Av. República do Chile 245,
Rio De Janeiro
Southwest Brazil
Brazil
(21) 2240-2669
Type: Historical Interest
Hours: Open to the public on Tues.and Thurs, 2 pm-6 pm. Cathedral hours:7 am-7 pm..
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Rio De Janeiro
Southwest Brazil
Brazil
(21) 2240-2669
Type: Historical Interest
Hours: Open to the public on Tues.and Thurs, 2 pm-6 pm. Cathedral hours:7 am-7 pm..
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A short stroll west along Rua da Carioca, Praça Tiradentes has an equestrian statue of a hero in the drive to make Brazil a republic. Tiradentes (Toothpuller) did not live to see his dream come to reality. Also in this area is the tram station for Santa Teresa and Rio’s cathedral, which looks like an inverted pyramid, named Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião.
In 1676, the diocese of Rio was created and the parish church São Sebastião do Morro do Castilo was selected as its cathedral. But it turned out to be too small and the diocese selected the present site, leveling a fort to make way for the current cathedral, which can seat 20,000 people.
It was built in the shape of a truncated pyramid and has 48 bronze plates on the main doors that explore the meaning of faith. The chandeliers are massive and there are sculptures and murals throughout. In the basement is the Museum of Sacred Art, which features the throne of Emperor Dom Pedro II as well as basins used in royal christenings.
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