metropolitana cathedral

The two - 75 meter high towers made this church look so majestic. I like to take a good look at the towers before I went inside the church. This church took 40 years to build and can seat 5000 people, that is big. The high ceiling of the church was surrounded by beautiful stained glass. I took a few photos but not enough. Happy Travel!

I went there on 03-Jul-2014, the day before the World Cup quarter-final between Brazil and Colombia. I walked from the pier in Praia de Iracema to there which took slightly over an hour (at leisure pace). I needed a break as it was quite hot. Some of the streets nearby looked a bit rough, so I decided to go inside this cathedral to have a short rest. It was decent inside and the crowd seemed to be mostly tourists at the time. Architecture wise, it looked more or less like other large cathedrals in Sao Paulo that I have seen. I wouldn't say this is a "must" to visit, but if you happen to be around, then go in and have a look. It certainly felt peaceful inside.

The glass windows were one of the best and beautiful one I have ever seem! Take pic to keep the color and draws!

I am afraid this was not a good experience. There is very little carving . The best I can say is that the stained glass windows are nice. To make the experience worse there was a beggar who I gave a few pennies to and he then followed us menacing around the place.

Fortaleza cathedral it is a modern building of xx century built in classical style but with nothing of special

This is an impressive, austere looking Cathedral and in terms of age, quite young, built between 1939 – 1978 - over 40 years to complete without Government assistance.The style of architecture is Gothic - Roman with two imposing spire towers and a square roof cupolpa in the middle of this typical cruciform structure. Walking around the exterior we noticed the ‘cement’ like masonry with weather affected ‘black’ spots that adds some colour to the church’s plain façade. Flying buttresses, arched windows, the omnipresent round stained glass windows above the entry and at each of the cruciform sections reminded us of the typical churches of France – the architect was French.Inside is where this church comes into it’s own – built to hold 5,000 patrons and is the third largest in Brazil. It’s mostly white and after the drab appearance outside, the light filtering through the glorious stained glass windows provide a kaleidoscope of colour. Many columns support the vaulted ceiling that is unadorned and a few side chapels gave an insight into the importance of some saints.This is a beautiful church and it stands out like a beacon in the middle of this thriving city. Not too far away is the Central Handicraft Market and within a short walk is The Fortress of Nossa Senhora da Assuncao.Enjoy your experience!

This is just a lovely peaceful place amid the bustle of a busy city. Access is strange in that it is one floor up through a three or four storey craft market which in itself is worth a wander. Such a shame that the frontage is marred by traffic but nevertheless, worth a visit.

This is one of the few well kept buildings in this area of the city. It is quite near the central mercantile. Although it is a bit walk up from the beach area the inside is beautiful old world design.

Quite dark (polluted) stone, it has a mysterious look from the outside. Inside it is white and luminous but cold. Here you will feel the cold distance between Jesus and the people.

Beautiful Cathedral close to a craft market and the beach.

This is a bit of a concrete block compared to most Cathedral I have seen, but there are some pretty stained glass windows.

From the outside one might think to skip visitng Fortaleza's Metropolitan Cathedral. (see photo #1) The exterior is laden with a century of city grime. Only over the entrance has it been recently cleaned. It would be a mistake to miss the interior of this beautiful cathedral. Situated in the heart of a bustling area with good, available street parking close by, inside the cathedral it is quiet and peaceful. The interior is gleaming white (see photo #2.) You will find stained glass windows rivaling some of the best of European cathedrals. (Photo #3) I would highly recommend a few minutes away from city hustle spent inside this outwardly dark and forbidding church.

Sempre quando viajo vou a uma igreja ou catedral para agradecer ao meu Deus o presente de mais uma viagem em paz e ao ir para o mercado central fazer compras de artesanatos encontrei no meio do caminho uma Catedral belíssima, porém nem sempre estar aberta por isso antes de ir veja por telefone ou no hotel qual horário e não deixe de visita-la além de rezar você verá construção belíssima por dentro e por fora.

A Catedral Metropolitana de Fortaleza, também conhecida como Catedral da Sé, é uma obra prima da arquitetura. Sua localização está no quarteirão histórico, bem próximo do Forte e do Passeio Público, no final do centro da Cidade e próximo à Praia de Iracema. Indico uma visita com certeza!

Esta igreja faz parte da história do Brasil,vitrais muito imponentes e coloridos com muitos tons de vermelho que engrandece a obra, e deixa muito bonita, traz uma paz muito boa para o espírito.