Metropolitana Cathedral
Metropolitana Cathedral
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Sumner & Ali Hobart
Lima, Peru135 contributions
Mar 2020
The Metropolitana Cathedral is absolutely gorgeous and worth the visit!
I will say, the outside was more beautiful than the inside.
The cathedral is a wonderful place to sit down, relax, and recharge however the interior aesthetic is very simple and even run-down in many areas.
Construction is currently underway as of March 2020 so hopefully this improves the visitor experience.
Still a 5/5 in my book.
A must-see when visiting Fortaleza.
Just watch out for beggars outside the main entrance!
I will say, the outside was more beautiful than the inside.
The cathedral is a wonderful place to sit down, relax, and recharge however the interior aesthetic is very simple and even run-down in many areas.
Construction is currently underway as of March 2020 so hopefully this improves the visitor experience.
Still a 5/5 in my book.
A must-see when visiting Fortaleza.
Just watch out for beggars outside the main entrance!
Written 12 March 2020
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peterh125
Rugeley, UK960 contributions
Feb 2020
Sited next to the Central Market in Fortaleza the cathedral with 2 spires looks grey and uninspiring from from the exterior. Inside it's not immediately impressive with very little decoration and plain painted walls. But it's a large space and what brings everything to life are immense brightly coloured stained glass windows. Well worth a visit
Written 11 March 2020
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the_melv
Seattle, WA74 contributions
Dec 2011 • Couples
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.
Written 23 January 2012
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agusticassa
Girona, Spain1,484 contributions
Aug 2020
In these times of covid the cathedral is closed, except for masses, for that reason I cannot comment on its interior. Outwardly it is very beautiful and is very well located in the city
Written 4 October 2020
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Donna U
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Feb 2020
Seeing the cathedral sets the tone for the rest of the city. Stain glass is more modern that I expected and would have enjoyed attending a service in the cathedral.
Written 23 February 2020
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Highroads Traveler
Philadelphia, PA960 contributions
Nov 2018 • Business
Everyone welcomed me so wonderfully., the church is quite lovely and I was enthralled to hear the mass given in Portuguese.. it’s one of my favorite things to do when visiting!
Written 28 October 2019
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carlosmp
Rio de Janeiro, RJ5,086 contributions
June 2016 • Business
Large cathedral, some nice vitraux, but a shame it is so badly kept. How can a government be so unnatentive with the main church in a state capital? Some attention would certainly be a sign of respect for the people of Fortaleza, and it would attract more tourists for sure! A shame!
Written 10 June 2016
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midwaytoheaven
Midway, UT3,048 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
This was our second time coming to see this beautiful modern cathedral. It look much older than it actually is. I was completed in 1979. Amazingly, it can hold up to 5,000 people! All the stained glass windows are more modern era looking and tell some bible story or a party of the faith. When the sun is shining outside, these windows really "pop" with bright colors.
BOTTOM LINE: Loved our visit to shoot pictures here. A nice reverent house of God. Be sure to stop and see this magnificent edifice. Outside of the stained glass windows inside, the interior is pretty plain. MY RATING: 8/10.
NOTE: You will encounter beggars here on the outside and at the entries to the building.
BOTTOM LINE: Loved our visit to shoot pictures here. A nice reverent house of God. Be sure to stop and see this magnificent edifice. Outside of the stained glass windows inside, the interior is pretty plain. MY RATING: 8/10.
NOTE: You will encounter beggars here on the outside and at the entries to the building.
Written 21 April 2019
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Ricardo A
Brasilia, DF1,134 contributions
Nov 2017 • Family
One of the best known constructions gathers elements of the school architecture Gothic. Located in downtown, Fortaleza/Ceará (Brazil), near Central Popular Market and Army Headquarter.
Written 25 April 2018
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mccorquinn
Gold Coast, Australia952 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
From the outside thisc begrimed Roman-Gothic Cathedral with its twein spires dominating the surrounding arwea, and the buttresses so reminiscent of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, could understandably be mistaken for neo-Gothic and old. It is far from venerabler, however: construction of thuis edifice began in 1939, but wartime exigencies delayed completion until 1978 when it was consecrated. Inside, however, an entirely different impression emerges. The Cathedral is the third largest in Brazil and its crowning glory has to be the magnificent stained glass that leave an indelible impression. Of course the soaring ceiling and the impressive statuary tell you that you arwe in an impressive house of worship, one, moreover, that is in an established precinct of culture and history. It is a mere 500 metres or so of level walk to the Centro de Turismo and the Museo de Arte e Cultura Popular, two more attractions on the Senador Pompeu that you should not miss.
Written 4 March 2017
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Kimberley F
Paris, France
Bonjour ! L'entrée à la Cathédrale est elle payante? Si oui, combien ? Merci d'avance
Written 19 November 2015
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