St. Joseph's Cathedral, Fortaleza, Gothic Revival cathedral in Center of Fortaleza, Brazil.
The St. Joseph's Cathedral features twin towers reaching 75 meters high and an interior space that accommodates 5,000 worshippers at once.
Construction of the cathedral began in 1938 under architect Georges Henry Munier's direction and concluded in 1978, replacing an earlier church from 1746.
The cathedral maintains regular Catholic services and functions as the main religious center for the Archdiocese of Fortaleza's ceremonies and celebrations.
Located in downtown Fortaleza, the cathedral opens daily for visitors and offers guided tours that include access to the crypt and its religious artifacts.
The cathedral's crypt, inaugurated in 1962, contains a special chapel dedicated to young saints and houses the remains of several religious leaders.
Location: Center of Fortaleza
Inception: December 22, 1978
Architects: Georges Henry Munier
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Website: http://arquidiocesedefortaleza.org.br
GPS coordinates: -3.72477,-38.52449
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:39
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