Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, Catholic cathedral in São João del-Rei, Brazil.
The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar features ornate baroque architecture with gold leaf decorations throughout its interior and six ceremonial altars.
After the original chapel burned during the Emboabas War in 1709, construction of the new temple began in 1721 and completed in 1750 using materials from Portugal.
The Holy Week celebration at the Cathedral attracts 30,000 pilgrims annually, maintaining religious traditions that span several centuries in São João del-Rei.
The Cathedral lacks wheelchair accessibility and visitors should check mass schedules before planning their visits to explore the religious monument.
The interior contains numerous sculptures, paintings, and decorative elements that showcase the wealth of gold mining in colonial Brazil during the 18th century.
Location: São João del-Rei
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Website: https://catedraldopilar.webnode.com.br/
Phone: +553233712568
Email: paroquiapilar@oi.com.br
Website: https://catedraldopilar.webnode.com.br
GPS coordinates: -21.13509,-44.26209
Latest update: March 7, 2025 14:07
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