Wonders of the World

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Brazil is a special city. It differs from the rest of

Brazil is a special city. It differs from the rest of

the centers of the South American country's first modern architectural sights.
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One of the architectural sights is Cathedral of Brasília. It was

One of the architectural sights is Cathedral of Brasília. It was

designed by the greatest architect Oscar Niemeye.
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Cathedral of Brasília was built during 10 years. It was officially opened on May 31, 1970.

Cathedral of Brasília was built during 10 years. It was officially

opened on May 31, 1970.
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Cathedral of Brasília is a structure with a height of 40

Cathedral of Brasília is a structure with a height of 40

meters. Diameter of its base is 60 meters. A distinctive feature of the building is support structures. They are curved columns, which resemble shape of two hands, directing to the sky.
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Near the entrance of Cathedral of Brasília the visitors can see

Near the entrance of Cathedral of Brasília the visitors can see

four bronze sculptures, which height is 3 meters. This sculptures represent evangelists. They were created by the famous sculptor Dante Croce in 1968.