Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião
7.9Locals Score / 10#10 of 19 Attractions in Rio de Janeiro
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The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian is Rio's dramatic modernist cathedral in Centro, a 75-metre conical concrete pyramid whose bare exterior gives way to four towering stained-glass panels that flood the vast interior with colored light. Inspired by Mayan pyramids, it holds up to 20,000 people and includes a small sacred-art museum downstairs. The blocky concrete outside underwhelms some visitors, but the soaring, luminous interior is the reason to step in.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
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| Price | free |
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| Last verified | July 15, 2026 |
Locals Score
7.9/10- Value9.0
- Iconic8.3
- Excellence8.0
- Crowd level6.0
- Authenticity7.5
- Accessibility8.0
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