7 Sightseeing Spots to Visit during the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is visited by tourists for a variety of reasons. Most of those who go there return back home full of positive emotions and memorable moments experienced there.

7. Catedral de São Sebastião

Mayan pyramids once inspired Edgar Fonseca. He was the architect, who was responsible for designing Rio’s new cathedral. The structure was created 1964-1979. It is called the New Cathedral in order to distinguish it from Nossa Senhora do Carmo, the predecessor. The context was successfully interpreted with soaring forms and can seat 5,000 in its more than 90-meter interior. The stained glass windows that are as tall as 64 metres light the church. There’s a skyline in the centre with a bright beacon that lights the interior at night.

7 Sightseeing Spots to Visit during the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro Catedral de São Sebastião
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