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Gaze out over panoramic views of Rio from the site of Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.

With its futuristic Mayan pyramid-inspired design, this modern 20,000-capacity cathedral is a striking feature in the Rio de Janeiro cityscape.

A simple white exterior and one bell tower with a rooster weather vane characterise the design of this church. Its history is a little more intriguing.

Belo Horizonte grew from a wooden chapel on this spot. Now this soaring, neo-Gothic church stands here and serves as the city’s spiritual base.

Enter the main nave of this gigantic cathedral to admire its Renaissance-style domed roof and descend to the crypt to see the tombs of famous bishops.

Enter the main nave of this gigantic cathedral to admire its Renaissance-style domed roof and descend to the crypt to see the tombs of famous bishops.

Admire the towers of the striped façade and browse the elegant interior of this impressive religious gem in central Belo Horizonte. 

Admire the towers of the striped façade and browse the elegant interior of this impressive religious gem in central Belo Horizonte. 

Admire Asian architecture and spot hundreds of intricately carved statues. Relax in a garden while enjoying excellent city and river views.

Experience the diversity of this megacity’s cultural offerings, visit religious buildings or practice Portuguese with locals in nightclubs or shady parks.

Belo Horizonte grew from a wooden chapel on this spot. Now this soaring, neo-Gothic church stands here and serves as the city’s spiritual base.

With its futuristic Mayan pyramid-inspired design, this modern 20,000-capacity cathedral is a striking feature in the Rio de Janeiro cityscape.

Sample fruit jams and bread made by Benedictine monks, see intricate frescos and listen to Gregorian chants at this opulent monastery.

Feel the power of space and light in this monument to the utopian dream of St. Dom Bosco.

Belo Horizonte grew from a wooden chapel on this spot. Now this soaring, neo-Gothic church stands here and serves as the city’s spiritual base.

Enter the main nave of this gigantic cathedral to admire its Renaissance-style domed roof and descend to the crypt to see the tombs of famous bishops.

With its futuristic Mayan pyramid-inspired design, this modern 20,000-capacity cathedral is a striking feature in the Rio de Janeiro cityscape.

With its futuristic Mayan pyramid-inspired design, this modern 20,000-capacity cathedral is a striking feature in the Rio de Janeiro cityscape.

Visit a church and museum that stand on the site where São Paolo was established by Jesuits in the 16th century.  

Gaze out over panoramic views of Rio from the site of Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.

Admire the towers of the striped façade and browse the elegant interior of this impressive religious gem in central Belo Horizonte. 

Gaze out over panoramic views of Rio from the site of Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.