Cathedral of Maringá

The Cathedral of Maringá is a Catholic church in Maringá, Brazil, shaped as a soaring cone with a total height of 124 meters including the cross at the top. The outer walls slope upward in a smooth taper, creating a silhouette that stands out across the city skyline.

The foundation stone was laid in July 1959 using a marble fragment from excavations beneath St Peter's Basilica, donated by Pope Pius XII. The building was completed over the following decades following plans by architect José Augusto Bellucci.

The cathedral holds religious ceremonies, exhibits stained glass art installations, and maintains a crypt with 1,360 burial chambers beneath the main altar.

The administration office opens on weekdays and provides information about services and opportunities to visit the interior space. Access to the building is through the main entrance on the street side, where the forecourt with water basins is also located.

Below the altar lies a crypt containing 1,360 burial chambers, extending the space for interments within the building. Fountains around the structure shoot water jets up to five meters high, casting reflections across the surrounding pools.

Location: Maringá

Inception: 1972

Architectural style: modern architecture

Capacity: 4500

Height: 124 m

Length: 50 m

Width: 50 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Website: http://arquimaringa.org.br

GPS coordinates: -23.42629,-51.93821

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:30