Catedral Militar Rainha da Paz, Catholic cathedral in Brasília, Brazil
Catedral Militar Rainha da Paz is a Catholic cathedral in Brasília featuring a distinctive triangular tent-like form that blends religious and military architectural elements. The hyperboloid design allows natural light to flood the interior space.
Pope John Paul II laid the first stone in 1991, and construction was completed in 1994 under architect Oscar Niemeyer's direction. This project was designed to strengthen faith and identity within Brasília's military community.
The cathedral serves as the spiritual center for Brazilian military personnel and their families, who gather regularly for services and special ceremonies. It holds deep meaning as a place of protection and unity within the military community.
The cathedral sits between avenues N1 and S1 on the Monumental Axis near the Urban Military Sector and is easy to reach. Keep in mind that regular services take place, and civilian access may be limited during certain military events.
Oscar Niemeyer's hyperboloid design merges modernist architecture with traditional Catholic symbolism in an unexpected way. The geometric form creates a play of light that shifts throughout the day as natural rays penetrate the structure.
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