St. Anthony Cathedral, Diamantina

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St. Anthony Cathedral, Diamantina, Metropolitan Catholic cathedral in Diamantina, Brazil.

The cathedral stands in white stone with a central tower, two bell towers, and architectural elements reflecting Portuguese religious design influences.

The current cathedral structure, completed in 1940, replaced an earlier eighteenth-century church that required demolition due to structural problems in 1930.

The cathedral functions as the center of the Archdiocese of Diamantina, serving over 450,000 Catholics across a region of 45,000 square kilometers.

Located at coordinates -18.244693, -43.597476, the cathedral welcomes visitors daily and maintains regular Mass schedules for the local community.

The cathedral design by Jose Wasth Rodrigues incorporates twentieth-century architectural elements while maintaining traditional Portuguese religious construction patterns.

Location: Diamantina

Inception: 1940

GPS coordinates: -18.24469,-43.59748

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:58

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